Genesis 19:22
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The angel urges Lot to flee quickly to the small city, saying he cannot act until Lot arrives there, and the city is named Zoar.
Context
The angel emphasizes the urgency of Lot's escape. He must hurry to the city because the angel cannot proceed with the judgment until Lot has reached safety. The name of the city is revealed: Zoar, meaning 'small.'
What Does Genesis 19:22 Mean?
The angel emphasizes the urgency of Lot's escape. He must hurry to the city because the angel cannot proceed with the judgment until Lot has reached safety. The name of the city is revealed: Zoar, meaning 'small.'
The linking of Lot's arrival to the timing of judgment shows that the city's deliverance is contingent on his safe passage. Even the execution of divine judgment waits for Lot's safety, emphasizing the priority God gives to protecting him.
In the Original Language
Zoar (צוֹעַר, Tsoar) — Hebrew for 'small,' the name reflecting Lot's description of the city