Genesis 19:33
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →That night they give Lot wine to drink, and the elder daughter lies with her father while he is unaware of her presence or her departure.
Context
The daughters carry out the plan that night. They provide wine to Lot, causing him to become intoxicated. The elder daughter then goes to him and lies with him. The text emphasizes that Lot is unaware both of her arrival and of her departure, highlighting his diminished state.
What Does Genesis 19:33 Mean?
The daughters carry out the plan that night. They provide wine to Lot, causing him to become intoxicated. The elder daughter then goes to him and lies with him. The text emphasizes that Lot is unaware both of her arrival and of her departure, highlighting his diminished state.
The narrative presents Lot as unaware and therefore not culpable in the traditional sense, though he drank the wine. The text's emphasis on his unconsciousness may reflect an attempt to acknowledge the daughters' agency while absolving Lot of deliberate wrongdoing.