Genesis 19:20
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Lot requests to escape to a nearby small city instead of the mountains, calling it 'little' and hoping to preserve his life there.
Context
Lot proposes an alternative to the command. He points out a small city nearby that would be an easier destination than the distant mountains. He argues that this small city is actually insignificant and therefore might be spared from destruction, allowing him to survive there.
What Does Genesis 19:20 Mean?
Lot proposes an alternative to the command. He points out a small city nearby that would be an easier destination than the distant mountains. He argues that this small city is actually insignificant and therefore might be spared from destruction, allowing him to survive there.
Lot's negotiation shows him testing the limits of divine instruction. Rather than fully obeying the angels' command, he seeks a compromise that seems more feasible to him. His proposal assumes the destruction might have limits or exceptions.