KJV ORIGINAL
But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the men reached out, grabbed Lot, and pulled him back inside the house with them, then shut the door.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The angels rescued Lot by pulling him to safety inside his house when he was in danger from the angry mob outside.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah, two angels had been sent by God to investigate the city's extreme wickedness and to rescue Lot, Abraham's nephew, who lived there. When the men of Sodom surrounded Lot's house and demanded that he hand over the visitors for immoral purposes, the angels intervened by pulling Lot inside for his protection. This event underscores God's judgment on the city's sins and His commitment to save the righteous.
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