Genesis 19:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, I have found favor with you, and you have shown me incredible mercy by saving my life. But I can't escape to the mountains because something terrible might happen to me there, and I could die.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Lot is thanking the angels for their mercy in saving his life, but he's afraid he won't make it safely to the mountains they told him to flee to.

📚 Historical Context

This is Lot speaking to the angels who came to rescue him from Sodom before God destroyed the city. The angels had instructed Lot and his family to flee to the mountains for safety, but Lot was concerned about the difficult journey and potential dangers along the way.

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