Genesis 19:1-2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 19:1-3

Observe here, 1. There was but one good man in Sodom, and these heavenly messengers soon found him out. Wherever we are, we should enquire out those of the place that live in the fear of God, and should choose to associate ourselves with them. Matt. 10:11; Enquire who is worthy, and there abide. Those of the same country, when they are in a foreign country, love to be together. 2. Lot sufficiently distinguished himself from the rest of his neighbours, at this time, which plainly set a mark... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:1

And there came two angels to Sodom at even ,.... Or "the two angels" F8 שני המלאכים "duo illi angeli", Tigurine version, Cocceius; so Ar. "duobus illis angelis", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. , the two men who were angels in the likeness of men, that had been with Abraham in the heat of the day at Hebron, on the evening of the same day came to Sodom: and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom : not as a civil magistrate to try causes there, being appointed a judge over them, as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:2

And he said, behold now, my lords ,.... Taking them to be, and bespeaking them as persons of quality, who appeared with majesty in their countenances, and looked as if they had been well brought up, and were upon their travels; not knowing them to be angels, whom he received and entertained unawares, as the apostle, referring to Lot and Abraham, observes, Hebrews 13:2 , turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house ; meaning himself, who was their humble servant, and entreats them to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:1

Two angels - The two referred to Genesis 18:22 . Sat in the gate - Probably, in order to prevent unwary travelers from being entrapped by his wicked townsmen, he waited at the gate of the city to bring the strangers he might meet with to his own house, as well as to transact his own business. Or, as the gate was the place of judgment, he might have been sitting there as magistrate to hear and determine disputes. Bowed himself - Not through religious reverence, for he did not know... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:2

Nay; but we will abide in the street - Instead of לא lo , nay, some MSS. have לו lo , to him; "And they said unto him, for we lodge in the street." where, nevertheless, the negation is understood. Knowing the disposition of the inhabitants, and appearing in the mere character of travelers, they preferred the open street to any house; but as Lot pressed them vehemently, and they knew him to be a righteous man, not yet willing to make themselves known, they consented to take shelter... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:1

Verse 1 1.And there came two angels to Sodom. The question occurs, why one of the three angels has suddenly disappeared, and two only are come to Sodom? The Jews (with their wonted audacity in introducing fables) pretend that one came to destroy Sodom, the other to preserve Lot. But from the discourse of Moses, this appears to be frivolous: because we shall see that they both assisted in the liberation of Lot. What I have before adduced is more simple; namely, that it was granted to Abraham, as... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:2

Verse 2 2.Nay, but we will abide in the street. The angels do not immediately assent, in order that they may the more fully investigate the disposition of the holy man. For he was about to bring them to his own house, not merely for the sake of supplying them with a supper, but for the purpose of defending them from the force and injury of the citizens. Therefore the angels act, as if it were safe to sleep on the highway; and thus conceal their knowledge of the abandoned wickedness of the whole... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:1

And there came two angels —literally, the two angels , i.e. the two men of the preceding chapter who accompanied Jehovah to Mature; οἱ δύο ἄγγελλοι ( LXX .)— to Sodom at even (having left the tent of Abraham shortly after noon); and Lot —last heard of in the narrative as captured by the Asiatic kings, and delivered by his uncle ( Genesis 14:12 , Genesis 14:16 )— sat in the gate of Sodom . שַׁעַר , from the idea of opening, signified the gateway or entrance of a camp... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:1-11

Warning lights in Sodom. I. THE FLICKERING LIGHT OF LOT 'S PIETY . 1. That the light of Lot's piety was still burning, though he had long been subjected to the moral contamination of the licentious Pentapolis, is apparent from— 2. That the light of Lot's piety, though still burning, was fast fading, may be gathered from the circumstances— II. THE LURID LIGHT OF SODOM 'S IMPIETY . Already well enough known as to its character, the wickedness of Sodom is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:2

And he said, Beheld new, my lords ,— Adonai (vide Genesis 18:3 ). As yet Lot only recognized them as men— turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet (of. Genesis 18:1-33 :44 and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways . Though an act of kindness on the part of Lot, his invitation was not accepted by the angels obviously with a view to try his character (cf. Luke 24:28 ). And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 19:1-3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:2

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