Genesis 19:8
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Lot offers his two unmarried daughters to the men instead of his guests, asking them to spare the strangers.
Context
Lot makes a desperate counteroffer, presenting his two daughters who 'have not known man' as an alternative to the assault on his guests. He appeals to the men to satisfy their desires with the daughters instead, framing his plea around the obligation to protect those who have come under his roof.
What Does Genesis 19:8 Mean?
Lot makes a desperate counteroffer, presenting his two daughters who 'have not known man' as an alternative to the assault on his guests. He appeals to the men to satisfy their desires with the daughters instead, framing his plea around the obligation to protect those who have come under his roof.
This offer reveals the tension between Lot's commitment to hospitality and his cultural context, where daughters held a particular vulnerability. Lot's priority—protecting his guests—demonstrates that hospitality held supreme importance in his value system.