Genesis 19:12

Genesis 19:12

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The angels ask Lot if he has anyone else in the city—sons-in-law, sons, daughters—and instruct him to bring them out.

Context

The angels now turn to Lot's salvation. They ask whether he has any other family members in Sodom—sons-in-law, sons, or daughters—anyone he might wish to rescue from the coming destruction.

What Does Genesis 19:12 Mean?

The angels now turn to Lot's salvation. They ask whether he has any other family members in Sodom—sons-in-law, sons, or daughters—anyone he might wish to rescue from the coming destruction.

This question reveals the angels' purpose: to save Lot and his household from the city's judgment. Their offer to remove Lot's family shows God's patience and desire to give opportunity for escape to those connected to Lot.

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