Genesis 19:5
“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.”
Genesis 19:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And they called Lot, and said to him: Where are the men that came in to thee at night? bring them out hither that we may know them:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men that came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
- DARBYDarby
- And they called to Lot, and said to him, Where are the men that have come in to thee to-night? bring them out to us that we may know them.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They called to Lot, and said to him, Where are the men who came in to you this night? Bring them out to us, that we may have sex with them.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and they call unto Lot and say to him, 'Where are the men who have come in unto thee to-night? bring them out unto us, and we know them.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- They called out to Lot, saying, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we may know them."
Context: Genesis 19
3And 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.
4But 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:
5And 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.
6And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
7And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.
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.