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The two angels came to Sodom at evening. Lot sat in the gate of Sodom. Lot saw them, and rose up to meet them. He bowed himself with his face to the earth,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
גשׁ־ < הלאה (gesh - hāl'âh), meaning “approach to a distant point,” or “stand back.”
סנורים (san'evērı̂ym
19th Century
Anglican
And there came two angels. —Hebrew, And the two angels came. It is a continuation of the preceding narrative and…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there came two angels to Sodom at even Or "the two angels" F8 , the two men who were angels in the likeness of …
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…
