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The Ripple Effect of Righteousness
Commentators note that the offer of salvation was extended to Lot's entire family because of God's favor toward him. This demonstrates a principle seen throughout Scripture: there is a blessing in being connected to a righteous person. God's grace toward one individual can create an opportunity for the salvation of many around them.
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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 Spurgeon
On Genesis 19:12
19th Century
Preacher
Let me urge every Christian to look around them, among all their relatives and friends, to see which of them still remain unconverted. Let your pra…
John Calvin
On Genesis 19:12
16th Century
Theologian
Do you have anyone else here? Finally, the angels declare why they came and what they were about to do. For so great was the indignity of …
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John Gill
On Genesis 19:12
17th Century
Pastor
And the men said unto Lot
When they had got him into the house again, they began to make themselves known unto him, …
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…