Genesis 19:17
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Once outside, the angels command Lot to escape to the mountains without looking back, warning him against lingering in the plain.
Context
The angels give explicit instructions for Lot's escape: run toward the mountains and do not look back. They forbid him to remain anywhere in the plain. The command to escape to high ground suggests both physical safety and spiritual separation from danger.
What Does Genesis 19:17 Mean?
The angels give explicit instructions for Lot's escape: run toward the mountains and do not look back. They forbid him to remain anywhere in the plain. The command to escape to high ground suggests both physical safety and spiritual separation from danger.
The warning against looking back introduces a prohibition that will test Lot's faithfulness. The mountains represent safety and distance from the city's fate. Lot must commit fully to his escape without nostalgia or regret.