And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.
After the angels had led them outside the city, one of them said, 'Run for your life! Don't look back, and don't stop anywhere in the valley. Escape to the mountains, or you will be destroyed.'
The angel is urgently warning Lot and his family to flee immediately to safety without looking back, because God's judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah is about to begin.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, God had decided to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah due to their extreme wickedness and moral corruption. Angels were sent to rescue Lot, Abraham's nephew, and his family, urging them to flee immediately to avoid the coming judgment. This command to not look back emphasized the need for complete separation from the sinful environment and total obedience to God's directive.
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