KJV ORIGINAL
And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Lot went outside to them and closed the door behind him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Lot stepped outside to face the angry crowd while protecting his guests by shutting the door behind him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Lot is living in the wicked city of Sodom when two angels visit him as guests in his home. The men of the city surround the house and demand that Lot hand over the visitors for immoral purposes, reflecting the deep corruption of the society at that time. Lot steps outside and shuts the door behind him to protect his guests and attempt to reason with the crowd.
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