Genesis 19:9
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The men reject Lot's offer and turn against him, saying he came as a sojourner but now acts as a judge, and they threaten to treat him worse than his guests.
Context
The crowd rejects Lot's counteroffer and shifts their hostility toward him. They remind him that he is a resident alien ('sojourner') without permanent status in the city. They accuse him of overstepping by taking on a judging role, and they threaten to abuse him even more severely than they intended for his guests.
What Does Genesis 19:9 Mean?
The crowd rejects Lot's counteroffer and shifts their hostility toward him. They remind him that he is a resident alien ('sojourner') without permanent status in the city. They accuse him of overstepping by taking on a judging role, and they threaten to abuse him even more severely than they intended for his guests.
Their response shows how quickly mob mentality can turn. The men feel empowered by their numbers and believe Lot's objection grants them license to amplify their aggression toward him. The threat escalates from the initial demand to assault on the host himself.