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A Test of Hospitality
Commentators suggest the angels' initial refusal to accept Lot's offer was a test of his character. By saying they would stay in the street, they feigned ignorance of the city's danger to see if Lot's hospitality was sincere. Lot's insistence proved his genuine righteousness and deep concern for their safety, revealing a character worthy of salvation.
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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 19:2
19th Century
Bishop
In the street. —That is, the broad open space of the city. (Judges 19:20) In a warm climate there is little hardship i…
John Calvin
On Genesis 19:2
16th Century
Theologian
Nay, but we will abide in the street. The angels do not immediately consent, so that they might more fully investigate the character of th…
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John Gill
On Genesis 19:2
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, behold now, my lords
Taking them to be, and bespeaking them as persons of quality, who appeared with ma…
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…