KJV ORIGINAL
And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Lot kept insisting strongly, so they finally agreed and came into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked bread without yeast, and they ate together.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Lot strongly urged his mysterious visitors to stay in his home, where he prepared and served them a meal with great hospitality.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when two angels visited Lot in the wicked city of Sodom, appearing as ordinary travelers. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, hospitality to strangers was considered a sacred duty and moral obligation. Lot's insistence reflects this cultural value, even though the visitors initially planned to spend the night in the town square.
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