Genesis 19:29
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →When God destroyed the cities, he remembered Abraham and sent Lot out of the destruction that came upon the cities where he dwelt.
Context
The text explicitly states that God 'remembered Abraham' when executing the destruction of the cities of the plain. This remembrance resulted in Lot's rescue. God's remembrance of Abraham's covenant became the means of Lot's salvation.
What Does Genesis 19:29 Mean?
The text explicitly states that God 'remembered Abraham' when executing the destruction of the cities of the plain. This remembrance resulted in Lot's rescue. God's remembrance of Abraham's covenant became the means of Lot's salvation.
Lot's escape is attributed to God's remembrance of Abraham rather than to Lot's own merit. This shows that Lot's deliverance flows from the covenant relationship between Abraham and God. Mercy extended to Lot is grounded in God's commitment to Abraham.
In the Original Language
remembered (זָכַר, zakhar) — to remember with purpose and action; to keep in mind in a way that produces results