Genesis 19:9

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 19:9

Stand back, or, go further off, i.e. out of our way; stand not between us and the door; or, come hither, that so they might seize him, and proceed in the designed wickedness. This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: q.d. One man, and he too but a stranger, presumeth to oppose the whole society of the native citizens. Heb. In judging he will judge. This busybody, if not restrained in time, will take authority to himself to censure, reprove, and condemn us from time to... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 19:4-11

CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 19:5. That we may know them.] A well-known euphemism for a foul crime which derives its name from this infamous place. “From Leviticus 22-25 we learn that the practice of the sin here contemplated was among the principal causes why God exterminated the Canaanitish nations.” (Alford.) This sin was also the curse of heathenism, even in the best days of Rome. (Romans 1:22.) Genesis 19:5. And they called unto Lot.] “That is, with a loud voice; demanded vociferously; which... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:1-38

Genesis 19:0 Notice: I. Sodom's sinfulness. Her sins were committed amidst an unbounded flush of prosperity; they were committed amidst scenes of much natural loveliness, Nature being outraged before the eye of her most beautiful forms; and they were committed not only in opposition to Nature's silent, but to God's spoken, warnings. II. Notice Sodom's warnings. One was given by the entrance of Lot within its gates; another was given by the advent of Chedorlaomer and the invaders from the east.... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 19:9

And they said The world's contempt for a worldly believer. read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:1-38

Chapter nineteen of the book of Genesis deals with the destruction of the city of Sodom. The Lord came to Abraham and informed him of the fact that because of the wickedness of Sodom, it was necessary for the judgment of God to come. Abraham pleaded with the Lord for Sodom, interceded actually saying, "But what if there are fifty righteous; would You destroy the righteous with the wicked?" And the basis of Abraham's intercession was the Lord of the earth should be fair, or be just. Even in... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 19:1-38

Genesis 19:1. Lot sat in the gate of Sodom, as a magistrate, no doubt, for the wicked accuse him of making himself a judge or elder. The main gate of a city was the usual place of hearing causes, and administering justice. There is no intimation that he sat there merely for hospitality. Genesis 19:4. Old and young. The whole inhabitants of Sodom were utterly corrupted, and they wished all the world to know the perfection of their wickedness. Genesis 19:5. Know them. This most... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 19:4-11

Genesis 19:4-11But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the doorThe eve of judgment to sinnersI.THEIR WICKEDNESS IS UNABATED. 1. It extends to all classes of the community. 2. It includes the most shameful lusts. 3. It opposes the righteous to the last. II. THEY EXPOSE THEMSELVES TO INFLICTIONS WHICH FORESHADOW FUTURE JUDGMENTS. Blindness-moral as well as physical. III. THEIR CONDUCT OFTEN BECOMES A SOURCE OF DANGEROUS PERPLEXITY TO THE RIGHTEOUS (see... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 19:9

Gen 19:9 And they said, Stand back. And they said [again], This one [fellow] came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, [even] Lot, and came near to break the door. Ver. 9. Stand back, &c. ] They set up the bristles at Lot’s admonition; a sure forerunner of destruction, as in Eli’s sons. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Genesis 19:9

Stand: 1 Samuel 17:44, 1 Samuel 25:17, Proverbs 9:7, Proverbs 9:8, Isaiah 65:5, Jeremiah 3:3, Jeremiah 6:15, Jeremiah 8:12, Matthew 7:6 This: Genesis 13:12, Exodus 2:14, Acts 7:26-Hosea :, 2 Peter 2:7, 2 Peter 2:8 pressed: Genesis 11:6, 1 Samuel 2:16, Proverbs 14:16, Proverbs 17:12, Proverbs 27:3, Ecclesiastes 9:3, Ecclesiastes 10:13, Daniel 3:19-Song of Solomon : Reciprocal: Proverbs 5:12 - and my Ezekiel 16:49 - pride Matthew 26:61 - This John 7:52 - Art John 9:34 - and dost Acts 14:18 -... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:1-23

LOT RESCUED BY THE ANGELS, Genesis 19:1-23. In this chapter we have another picture of the life and character of Lot. After his rescue from the eastern kings by Abraham, he went back again to his coveted Sodom. His daughters married men of the city, and his family appear to have become damagingly affected by the vices of the place. Lot himself lost not the uprightness of character developed by his long residence with Abraham, and he was often “vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked.... read more