Genesis 19:15
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →As morning breaks, the angels urge Lot to hurry and take his wife and two daughters, warning them against the city's iniquity.
Context
Morning arrives, and the angels press Lot to act quickly. They command him to take his wife and his two daughters who are still in the house. The emphasis on haste and the danger of delay indicates that the moment of destruction is imminent.
What Does Genesis 19:15 Mean?
Morning arrives, and the angels press Lot to act quickly. They command him to take his wife and his two daughters who are still in the house. The emphasis on haste and the danger of delay indicates that the moment of destruction is imminent.
The angels warn that unless they escape, they will be consumed in 'the iniquity of the city.' This phrase indicates that remaining in Sodom means sharing in its judgment. Escape is both physical relocation and moral separation from the city's wickedness.