And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
And he said, 'Look, my lords, please come into your servant's house and stay the night. Wash your feet, and in the morning you can get up early and continue on your journey.' But they said, 'No, we will stay in the street all night.'
Lot is urgently inviting two visitors (who are actually angels) to stay safely in his home for the night, but they initially refuse his hospitality.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Lot was living in the city of Sodom, a place known for its extreme wickedness and moral decay, which God had decided to destroy as part of His judgment. When two angels, appearing as ordinary men, arrived in the city, Lot urgently invited them to stay at his house to protect them from the hostile environment and to honor the ancient Near Eastern custom of hospitality toward travelers. This scene highlights the contrast between Lot's righteousness and the surrounding corruption, setting the stage for the dramatic events that follow.
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