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Genesis 19

Gen 19, Ge 19, Gn 19


Genesis 19

1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;

2 And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

3 And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

4 But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:

5 And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.

6 And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,

7 And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.

8 Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.

9 And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.

10 But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.

11 And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great: so that they wearied themselves to find the door.

12 And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place:

13 For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.

14 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.

15 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.

16 And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.

17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.

18 And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my LORD:

19 Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast showed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:



20 Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.

21 And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken.

22 Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.

23 The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar.

24 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;

25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground.

26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

27 And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD:

28 And he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace.

29 And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt.

30 And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.

31 And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth:

32 Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.

33 And they made their father drink wine that night: and the firstborn went in, and lay with her father; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose.

34 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.

35 And they made their father drink wine that night also: and the younger arose, and lay with him; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose.

36 Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father.

37 And the first born bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day.

38 And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Benammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day.

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Summary and the Meaning of Genesis Chapter 19 in the KJV Holy Bible

Genesis chapter 19 is a continuation of the story of Abraham and his nephew Lot. In this chapter, we see the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, the escape of Lot and his family, and the aftermath of this event. This chapter also highlights the themes of judgment, obedience, and faith in God.

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah

The chapter begins with two angels visiting Lot in Sodom. Lot, who was sitting at the gate of the city, welcomes them into his home and offers them hospitality. However, the men of the city, both young and old, surround Lot's house and demand that he bring out the two visitors so that they can have sexual relations with them. This shows the extreme wickedness and depravity of the people of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Lot, who was righteous and just, pleads with the men to not commit such a wicked act and offers them his two virgin daughters instead. This shows Lot's willingness to protect and honor his guests, even at the cost of his own family. However, the men of the city refuse and try to break down the door to Lot's house. The angels intervene and strike the men with blindness, allowing Lot and his family to escape.

The angels then warn Lot to flee from the city and not to look back. They tell him that God is going to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah because of their great sin and wickedness. Lot and his family are instructed to flee to the mountains for safety.

The Escape of Lot and His Family

Lot and his family leave the city and head towards the mountains. However, Lot's wife disobeys the command of the angels and looks back at the city. As a result, she is turned into a pillar of salt. This serves as a warning against disobedience and the consequences that come with it.

Lot and his two daughters continue on their journey and eventually settle in a cave in the mountains. Lot's daughters, thinking that they are the only survivors left on earth, devise a plan to have children with their father in order to continue their family line. This act of incest is a result of the corrupt and immoral environment they were raised in.

The Aftermath of the Destruction

Meanwhile, Abraham, who had been interceding for the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, witnesses the destruction from a distance. He sees the smoke rising from the cities and realizes that God had indeed destroyed them. This serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of righteousness.

Lot and his daughters eventually have two sons, Moab and Ben-Ammi, who become the ancestors of the Moabites and Ammonites. These nations would later become enemies of the Israelites and serve as a reminder of the consequences of sin and disobedience.

The Meaning of Genesis Chapter 19

Genesis chapter 19 serves as a warning against the consequences of sin and disobedience. The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is a clear example of God's judgment on those who reject Him and live in wickedness. It also highlights the importance of obedience and faith in God. Lot's wife's disobedience and subsequent punishment serve as a reminder to always follow God's commands and not look back at our past sinful ways.

This chapter also shows the importance of righteousness and being a light in a dark world. Lot's righteousness and hospitality towards the angels ultimately saved his life and the lives of his family. It also serves as a reminder to intercede for others and to stand up against wickedness and immorality.

Furthermore, the story of Lot and his daughters shows the consequences of being influenced by a corrupt and immoral environment. The daughters' actions of incest were a result of the sinful environment they were raised in. This serves as a warning to guard our hearts and minds against the influence of the world and to raise our children in a godly manner.

In conclusion, Genesis chapter 19 teaches us about the consequences of sin and disobedience, the importance of righteousness and faith in God, and the dangers of being influenced by a corrupt world. It serves as a reminder to always follow God's commands and to stand firm in our faith, even in the face of temptation and wickedness.

This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.


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