Genesis 19:10
“But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.”
Genesis 19:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And behold the men put out their hand, and drew in Lot unto them, and shut the door:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But the men put forth their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.
- DARBYDarby
- And the men stretched out their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut the door.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But the men put forth their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut the door.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the men put forth their hand, and bring in Lot unto them, into the house, and have shut the door;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But the angels reached out and pulled Lot back into the house, shutting the door.
Context: Genesis 19
8Behold 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.
9And 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.
10But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.
11And 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.
12And 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:
About Genesis 19: The Destruction of Sodom
God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah because of the wickedness of their inhabitants. Abraham's nephew Lot and his family were saved from the destruction.
Commentary
Genesis 19 is a powerful chapter that tells the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. It begins with two angels arriving in Sodom and being welcomed by Lot, who is Abraham's nephew. Lot offers the angels hospitality and protection from the wickedness of the city. The angels warn Lot and his family to flee the city before it is destroyed. Lot hesitates, but eventually agrees and takes his family out of the city.