And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
Two angels arrived in Sodom in the evening. Lot was sitting at the city gate when he saw them coming. When Lot noticed them, he got up to greet them and bowed down with his face to the ground.
Two angels arrived in the city of Sodom, and Lot showed them great respect by bowing down when he saw them.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Middle Eastern culture, sitting at the city gate was a position of honor and responsibility, often reserved for elders and judges who conducted business and legal matters there. Bowing with one's face to the ground was the customary way to show deep respect to important visitors or divine messengers. This event occurs just before God's judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah for their wickedness.
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