Genesis 19:20-22 ESV

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Genesis 19:15-26

Genesis THE SWIFT DESTROYER Gen_19:15 - Gen_19:26 . The religious significance of this solemn page of revelation is but little affected by any of the interesting questions which criticism raises concerning it, so that I am free to look at the whole narrative for the purpose of deducing its perennial lessons. There are four clearly marked stages in the story: the lingering of Lot in the doomed city, and the friendly force which dragged him from it; the prayer of abject fear, and the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 19:12-23

Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed Genesis 19:12-23 It was a very weak nature that heaven was so eager to rescue. Though described as a righteous man, Lot was a very weak one. He had pitched his tent toward Sodom, but apparently had been unable to resist its attractions, and had gone to live within its precincts. It would almost appear that he had become one of its leading citizens. Therefore, his testimony for God was invalidated and worthless. He seemed as one that mocked, even to his own... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 19:1-38

Here the story of the visit of Jehovah and the angels is continued. Here we see the two angels coming to Lot. By this time Lot had attained to a position of eminence in Sodom. The phrase, "sitting in the gate," indicates that. The three Visitors sat and ate with Abraham. The two would hardly enter the dwelling of Lot. Whereas he was anxious to deliver them from the known wickedness of the citizens, it is evident how he had failed in the life of faith. The man who had attempted to compromise... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Genesis 19:1-25

Abraham and Lot Contrasted Genesis 19:1-25 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we enter into Genesis nineteen we are struck with many contrasts between it and Genesis eighteen. The eighteenth speaks of Abraham and the nineteenth speaks of Lot. Abraham represents the spiritual Christian, and Lot the carnal Christian. There is a difference as vast as noonday and eventide between these two characters. Both were worshipers of Jehovah, but the one was living in the light of Jehovah's smiles and favor and the... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Genesis 19:14-30

Lot Fleeing from Sodom Genesis 19:14-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We have before us one of the greatest conflagrations of all history, dual cities and their neighboring villages utterly consumed by fire sent down from Heaven. In this great conflagration we have a forecast of the coming great tribulation into which the world now seems about to enter. Many are the Scriptures which speak of the terrific judgments which will be upon the earth in those days. Joel calls it: "A day of darkness and of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:18-20

‘And Lot said to them, “Oh! Not so, my Lord. Look, your servant has found grace in your sight and you have magnified your mercy, which you have showed to me in saving my life. But I cannot escape to the mountain in case evil overtake me, and I die. See, now, this city is near to flee to, and it is a little one. Oh, let me escape there, is it not a little one, and my soul shall live”.’ We must remember Lot’s state of mind. He is not thinking straight. Events have overwhelmed him. He cannot bear... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:21-22

‘And he said to him, “Look, I have accepted you about this as well, that I will not overthrow the city of which you have spoken. But hurry up. Escape there. For I can do nothing until you are come there. ” Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar (something insignificant).’ Yahweh’s patience is boundless. Just one small family and yet for Abraham’s sake He delays His judgment until that family is safe, (sadly with one exception). Because of Abraham and his intercession He will not act... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:1-38

Genesis 12:1 to Genesis 25:18 . The Story of Abraham.— In this section the three main sources, J. E, P are present. Gunkel has given strong reasons for holding that J is here made up of two main sources, one connecting Abraham with Hebron, the other with Beersheba and the Negeb. The former associates Abraham with Lot. (For details, see ICC.) On the interpretation to be placed on the figures of Abraham and the patriarchs, see the Introduction. The interest, which has hitherto been diffused... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:12-29

Genesis 19:12-Joel : . The men have learnt all they need to know of Sodom’ s character, and tell Lot of its impending fate that he may be rescued with his household. His prospective sons-in-law ( mg.) do not heed his warning, so, as the morning is drawing on, the angels urge him to escape with his wife and daughters. As he lingers, they hurry them out of the city and bid them escape to the mountain, not looking behind or loitering. Lot fears to do this, and is permitted to find refuge in... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 19:20

And it is a little one; therefore as its inhabitants, so its sins are fewer, and it will not be an eminent example of thy vengeance, as the other places will be. read more