KJV ORIGINAL
And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my LORD:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Lot said to them, 'Oh no, please not that, my Lord!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Lot is pleading with the angels (whom he addresses as 'Lord') not to require something of him, showing his desperation and reverence.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Lot, who was Abraham's nephew, had settled in the wicked city of Sodom, which was known for its moral corruption. God sent two angels to warn Lot and his family to escape before He destroyed the city as judgment for its sins. When the angels urged Lot to flee to the mountains for safety, he responded with hesitation, pleading "Oh, not so, my Lord," as he preferred a nearby city instead.
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