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A Supernatural Rescue
Commentators emphasize that this was no ordinary rescue. The speed and power with which the angels pulled Lot inside and shut the door revealed their divine nature. Scholars like John Gill note this action showed they were "more than men," sent by God to deliver Lot from imminent danger.
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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
John Calvin
On Genesis 19:10
16th Century
Theologian
But the men put forth their hand. Moses again gives the name "men" to those who were not truly so, but who had appeared as such; for altho…
John Gill
On Genesis 19:10
17th Century
Pastor
But the men put forth their hand They came to the door, and opened it, and put out their hands, one on one side the door,…
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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…