Genesis 19:16
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →While Lot hesitates, the angels physically grasp Lot and his family and lead them out of the city because the Lord is merciful to him.
Context
Lot delays or hesitates, unable to act quickly enough on his own. The angels then physically take hold of Lot, his wife, and his daughters and forcibly lead them outside the city. The text attributes this rescue to the Lord's mercy.
What Does Genesis 19:16 Mean?
Lot delays or hesitates, unable to act quickly enough on his own. The angels then physically take hold of Lot, his wife, and his daughters and forcibly lead them outside the city. The text attributes this rescue to the Lord's mercy.
Lot's hesitation shows the difficulty of leaving, even when facing destruction. The angels' intervention is necessary because Lot cannot bring himself to abandon his home and life in Sodom. The merciful act is performed not because Lot deserves it, but because God chooses to remember him with compassion.