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Genesis 19:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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.
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✦ 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

In the biblical narrative, Lot, Abraham's nephew, lived in the wicked city of Sodom, which was known for its moral corruption and was on the brink of divine judgment. When two angels, appearing as ordinary men, arrived in the city, Lot insisted they stay at his house as an act of ancient Near Eastern hospitality, a cultural practice that valued protecting and welcoming travelers. He then prepared a simple feast for them, including unleavened bread, which was a common, quickly made food in that era.

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