Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 19:3

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 19:3

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 19:3

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And he urged 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." — Genesis 19:3 (ASV)

He pressed upon them greatly. — This he did, knowing the licentiousness of the people; but the angels do not readily accept his hospitality, as they had done with Abraham, because his character had deteriorated.

Unleavened bread. — Hebrew, thin cakes, like those now eaten by the Jews at the Passover. They took little time in preparation, for this reason we find them also used by the witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28:24).