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Hospitality in a Hostile Land
Commentators highlight Lot's position 'in the gate of Sodom.' While this could indicate social standing, scholars suggest he was there intentionally to offer hospitality and protection to strangers. In a city known for its wickedness, Lot's immediate and humble welcome to the two visitors demonstrates a righteous character that stood in stark contrast to his surroundings.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 19:1–38
18th Century
Theologian
גשׁ־ < הלאה (gesh - hāl'âh), meaning “approach to a distant point,” or “stand back.”
סנורים (san'evērı̂ym
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 19:1
19th Century
Bishop
And there came two angels. —Hebrew, And the two angels came. It is a continuation of the preceding narrative and…
John Calvin
On Genesis 19:1
16th Century
Theologian
And there came two angels to Sodom. The question arises, why one of the three angels has suddenly disappeared, and only two came to Sodom?…
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John Gill
On Genesis 19:1
17th Century
Pastor
And there came two angels to Sodom at even
Or "the two angels" F8 , the two men who were angels in the likeness of …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 19:1–29
17th Century
Minister
Lot was good, but there was no one else of the same character in the city. All the people of Sodom were very wicked and vile. Therefore, care was t…