← Back to Search

Genesis 19:35

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they made their father drink wine that night also: and the younger arose, and lay with him; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they got their father drunk with wine that night too. Then the younger daughter went and slept with him, and he didn't realize when she came to bed or when she got up.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the second night when Lot's daughters got their father drunk and the younger daughter also slept with him without his knowledge.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of Genesis 19, Lot and his two daughters had fled to a cave after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, where they believed no men were left in the surrounding area to continue their family line. Desperate to preserve their lineage, the daughters devised a plan to get their father drunk and sleep with him on two consecutive nights. This verse specifically recounts the second night, highlighting Lot's impaired state and lack of awareness during the act.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save