Genesis 19:31
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Lot's elder daughter says to the younger that their father is old and there are no men to come to them after the manner of all the earth.
Context
Lot and his daughters now dwell in a cave in isolation. The elder daughter observes their dire situation: their father is aging, and no men are available for marriage in the traditional sense. Their isolation from society means no possibility of normal family formation.
What Does Genesis 19:31 Mean?
Lot and his daughters now dwell in a cave in isolation. The elder daughter observes their dire situation: their father is aging, and no men are available for marriage in the traditional sense. Their isolation from society means no possibility of normal family formation.
The daughters recognize that their family line will end without male heirs. In their isolated context, they see themselves as the last chance to continue their family's existence. This perception drives what follows.