And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
They called out to Lot and said to him, 'Where are the men who came to your house tonight? Bring them out to us so we can have sex with them.'
The men of Sodom are demanding that Lot hand over his guests so they can sexually assault them, showing the complete moral corruption of the city.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Lot was living in the city of Sodom, which was known for its widespread wickedness and moral decay. Two angels had come to visit Lot as a warning of impending judgment, but the men of the city surrounded his house and demanded to sexually abuse these visitors, reflecting the deep-seated corruption of the culture. This event sets the stage for God's destruction of Sodom as a consequence of its sins.
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