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Genesis 19

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 19 of 50

1 And the two angels came into Sodom at evening. And Lot was sitting at the gate of Sodom. And Lot saw, and he rose up to meet them and bowed his nose to the ground.

2 And he said, Behold, now, my lords, please turn in to your servant's house and lodge, and wash your feet; and rise early and go to your way. And they said, No, for we will lodge in the street.

3 And he much urged them, and they turned in to him and came into his house. And he made a feast for them. And he baked unleavened cakes, and they ate.

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Chapter Summary

1 Lot entertains two angels. 4 The lustful Sodomites are stricken with blindness. 12 Lot is sent safely to the mountains. 18 He obtains leave to go to Zoar. 24 Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed. 26 Lot's wife turns back and is covered by the salt that made the Salt Sea.

Key Hebrew Words

מַהֵר֙ acquire by paying purchase-price H4116 · TWOT 1153
קִיטֹ֣ר thick smoke H7008 · TWOT 2011b
נַשְׁקֶ֧ה cause to drink water H8248 · TWOT 2452
נְצִ֥יב pillar H5333 · TWOT 1398b
עָרֵ֣י excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a

People & Context

Lot Entertains Two Angels in Sodom

Two angels arrive in Sodom in the evening, and Lot invites them to stay in his house.

Sodomites Demand the Visitors

The men of Sodom, both young and old, surround Lot's house, demanding that he bring out the visitors for them to 'know' them. Lot refuses and offers h…

Sodomites Stricken with Blindness

The Sodomites press against Lot to break down the door. The angels pull Lot back into the house and strike the men outside with blindness, causing the…

Timeline

Lot Entertains Two Angels in Sodom

Two angels arrive in Sodom in the evening, and Lot invites them to stay in his house.

Genesis 19:1-3
Sodomites Demand the Visitors

The men of Sodom, both young and old, surround Lot's house, demanding that he bring out the visitors for them to 'know' them. Lot refuses and offers his two virgin daughters instead, pleading with them not to harm the men.

Genesis 19:4-8
Sodomites Stricken with Blindness

The Sodomites press against Lot to break down the door. The angels pull Lot back into the house and strike the men outside with blindness, causing them to struggle to find the door.

Genesis 19:9-11

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