Genesis 19:7
"Please, my brothers," he pleaded, "don't do such a wicked thing!
Please, my brothers
The use of "please" indicates a plea or urgent request, reflecting Lot's desperation and earnestness in addressing the men of Sodom. The Hebrew word "אָחַי" (achai) for "my brothers" suggests a familial or communal bond, which Lot is appealing to in order to dissuade them from their intended actions. This phrase highlights Lot's attempt to reason with the men by appealing to a sense of shared humanity and kinship, despite their wicked intentions. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, addressing someone as "brothers" was a way to invoke a sense of mutual respect and obligation, which Lot hoped would deter them from their sinful plans.

do not do
This phrase is a direct command, indicating Lot's clear opposition to the actions the men of Sodom are planning. The Hebrew verb "אַל־תָּרֵעוּ" (al-tareu) is a negative imperative, emphasizing the urgency and seriousness of Lot's warning. It reflects a moral and ethical stance against the proposed actions, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Lot's command is a call to righteousness, urging the men to refrain from committing a grave sin.

such a wicked thing
The phrase "wicked thing" translates the Hebrew word "רָעָה" (ra'ah), which denotes something evil, harmful, or morally wrong. In the context of Genesis 19, this refers to the intended sexual violence against Lot's guests, which was a grievous sin in the eyes of God. The use of "such" emphasizes the extreme nature of the wickedness being contemplated. Historically, the city of Sodom had a reputation for its immorality and depravity, which is why it was ultimately judged and destroyed by God. Lot's plea highlights the stark contrast between the righteousness expected by God and the sinful behavior of the Sodomites. This serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding moral integrity and resisting the pressures of a corrupt society.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Lot
The nephew of Abraham, Lot is living in the city of Sodom. He is a central figure in this chapter, attempting to protect his angelic guests from the wickedness of the city.

2. Sodom
A city known for its extreme wickedness and sinfulness. It is one of the cities that God plans to destroy due to its pervasive immorality.

3. Angelic Visitors
Two angels visit Sodom to assess the city's wickedness and ultimately to rescue Lot and his family before the city's destruction.

4. Men of Sodom
The inhabitants of the city who surround Lot's house, demanding to have relations with his guests, demonstrating the city's moral depravity.

5. The Event
Lot's plea to the men of Sodom not to commit a wicked act against his guests, highlighting the cultural importance of hospitality and the severity of the city's sin.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Righteousness
Lot's plea highlights the stark contrast between righteousness and wickedness. Believers are called to stand firm in righteousness, even in a corrupt society.

Hospitality as a Virtue
Lot's actions underscore the biblical value of hospitality. Christians are encouraged to show kindness and protection to strangers, reflecting God's love.

The Consequences of Sin
The impending destruction of Sodom serves as a warning of the consequences of unchecked sin. It reminds believers of the importance of repentance and seeking God's mercy.

Moral Courage
Lot's confrontation with the men of Sodom demonstrates moral courage. Christians are called to speak out against sin and protect the vulnerable, even when it is unpopular or dangerous.

Intercession and Prayer
The broader account, including Abraham's intercession, emphasizes the power of prayer and intercession for others, especially those living in sin.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does Lot's plea in Genesis 19:7 reflect the cultural and moral values of his time, and what can we learn from it about standing up for righteousness today?

2. In what ways does the account of Sodom and Lot challenge us to examine our own communities and the influence of sin within them?

3. How can we practice hospitality in our daily lives, and what are some practical ways to protect and care for those who are vulnerable?

4. What parallels can we draw between the moral state of Sodom and the world today, and how should this influence our prayers and actions?

5. How does the New Testament portrayal of Lot in 2 Peter 2:7-8 provide insight into his character, and what lessons can we learn about living righteously in a sinful world?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Genesis 18
The preceding chapter where Abraham intercedes for Sodom, showing God's willingness to spare the city if righteous people are found.

Judges 19
A similar account of hospitality and wickedness in Gibeah, illustrating the recurring theme of societal depravity and the protection of guests.

2 Peter 2:7-8
Lot is described as a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless, providing a New Testament perspective on his character.

Luke 17:28-30
Jesus references the days of Lot to describe the suddenness of His return, drawing a parallel between the moral state of Sodom and the end times.
Blindness. -- BlindnessGenesis 19:4-11
God's Time to StrikeBishop Hall.Genesis 19:4-11
Judgment At HandGosman.Genesis 19:4-11
Mild Speech to PacifyBishop Babington.Genesis 19:4-11
Shamelessness of SinnersBishop Babington.Genesis 19:4-11
The Eve of Judgment to SinnersT. H. Leale.Genesis 19:4-11
People
Abraham, Ammonites, Ben, Benammi, Lot, Moabites, Zoar
Places
Gomorrah, Sodom, Sodom and Gomorrah, Zoar
Topics
Act, Beg, Brethren, Brothers, Evil, Please, Wicked, Wickedly
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Genesis 19:1-8

     5695   girls

Genesis 19:1-9

     4275   Sodom and Gomorrah

Genesis 19:1-13

     5541   society, negative

Genesis 19:1-29

     4224   cities of the plain

Genesis 19:4-7

     5735   sexuality

Genesis 19:4-8

     6238   homosexuality

Genesis 19:4-9

     6240   rape

Genesis 19:4-11

     5936   riots

Genesis 19:6-9

     5358   judges

Library
The Swift Destroyer
'And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest them be consumed in the iniquity of the city. And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city. And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that He said, Escape for thy life; look not
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

The Ship on Fire --A Voice of Warning
"Thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life."--Genesis 19:19. HERE IS THE ALARM of mercy declaring the sinner's duty--"Escape for thy life." Here is the work of grace, and the gratitude of the sinner after he is saved. "Thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life." The other day, there sailed down the Thames as stout a vessel as had ever ploughed the deep. The good ship "Amazon," had sailed the broad Pacific many a time, and
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 10: 1864

Little Sins
It shall be my business this morning to answer this temptation, and try to put a sword in your hands wherewith to resist the enemy when he shall come upon you with this cry;-- "Is it not a little one?" and tempt you into sin because he leads you to imagine that there is but very little harm in it. "Is it not a little one?" With regard then to this temptation of Satan concerning the littleness of sin, I would make this first answer, the best of men have always been afraid of little sins. The holy
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859

Some Man Will Say, "So Then any Thief Whatever is to be Accounted Equal...
19. Some man will say, "So then any thief whatever is to be accounted equal with that thief who steals with will of mercy?" Who would say this? But of these two it does not follow that any is good, because one is worse. He is worse who steals through coveting, than he who steals through pity: but if all theft be sin, from all theft we must abstain. For who can say that people may sin, even though one sin be damnable, another venial? but now we are asking, if a man shall do this or that, who will
St. Augustine—Against Lying

As Concerning Purity of Body; Here Indeed a Very Honorable Regard Seems to Come...
10. As concerning purity of body; here indeed a very honorable regard seems to come in the way, and to demand a lie in its behalf; to wit, that if the assault of the ravisher may be escaped by means of a lie, it is indubitably right to tell it: but to this it may easily be answered, that there is no purity of body except as it depends on integrity of mind; this being broken, the other must needs fall, even though it seem intact; and for this reason it is not to be reckoned among temporal things,
St. Augustine—On Lying

The Heavenly Footman; Or, a Description of the Man that Gets to Heaven:
TOGETHER WITH THE WAY HE RUNS IN, THE MARKS HE GOES BY; ALSO, SOME DIRECTIONS HOW TO RUN SO AS TO OBTAIN. 'And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain: escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.'--Genesis 19:17. London: Printed for John Marshall, at the Bible in Gracechurch Street, 1698. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. About forty years ago a gentleman, in whose company I had commenced my
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

But Some Man Will Say, Would Then those Midwives and Rahab have done Better...
34. But some man will say, Would then those midwives and Rahab have done better if they had shown no mercy, by refusing to lie? Nay verily, those Hebrew women, if they were such as that sort of persons of whom we ask whether they ought ever to tell a lie, would both eschew to say aught false, and would most frankly refuse that foul service of killing the babes. But, thou wilt say, themselves would die. Yea, but see what follows. They would die with an heavenly habitation for their incomparably more
St. Augustine—Against Lying

The Debt of Irenæus to Justin Martyr
If we are to proceed with safety in forming a judgment as to the relation between Justin and Irenæus in respect of the matter which they have in common, it will be necessary not merely to consider a number of selected parallels, but also to examine the treatment of a particular theme in the two writers. Let us set side by side, for example, c. 32 of Justin's First Apology with c. 57 of the Demonstration. Justin has been explaining to his Roman readers who the Jewish prophets were, and then
Irenæus—The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching

The Sea of Sodom
The bounds of Judea, on both sides, are the sea; the western bound is the Mediterranean,--the eastern, the Dead sea, or the sea of Sodom. This the Jewish writers every where call, which you may not so properly interpret here, "the salt sea," as "the bituminous sea." In which sense word for word, "Sodom's salt," but properly "Sodom's bitumen," doth very frequently occur among them. The use of it was in the holy incense. They mingled 'bitumen,' 'the amber of Jordan,' and [an herb known to few], with
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

How the Married and the Single are to be Admonished.
(Admonition 28.) Differently to be admonished are those who are bound in wedlock and those who are free from the ties of wedlock. For those who are bound in wedlock are to be admonished that, while they take thought for each other's good, they study, both of them, so to please their consorts as not to displease their Maker; that they so conduct the things that are of this world as still not to omit desiring the things that are of God; that they so rejoice in present good as still, with earnest
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great

The Disciple, -- Master, what is the Real Meaning of Service? is it that We...
The Disciple,--Master, what is the real meaning of service? Is it that we serve the Creator and then His creatures for His sake? Is the help of man, who is after all but a mere worm, of any value to God in caring for His great family, or does God stand in need of the help of man in protecting or preserving any of His creatures? The Master,--1. Service means the activity of the spiritual life and is the natural offering prompted by love. God, who is Love, is ever active in the care of His creation,
Sadhu Sundar Singh—At The Master's Feet

Jesus, My Rock.
When the storm and the tempest are raging around me, Oh! where shall I flee to be safe from their shock? There are walls which no mortal hands built to surround me, A Refuge Eternal,--'Tis JESUS MY ROCK! When my heart is all sorrow, and trials aggrieve me, To whom can I safely my secrets unlock? No bosom (save one) has the power to relieve me, The bosom which bled for me, JESUS MY ROCK! When Life's gloomy curtain, at last, shall close o'er me, And the chill hand of death unexpectedly knock, I will
John Ross Macduff—The Cities of Refuge: or, The Name of Jesus

The Apostles Chosen
As soon as he returned victorious from the temptation in the wilderness, Jesus entered on the work of his public ministry. We find him, at once, preaching to the people, healing the sick, and doing many wonderful works. The commencement of his ministry is thus described by St. Matt. iv: 23-25. "And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness, and all manner of disease among the people. And his fame went throughout
Richard Newton—The Life of Jesus Christ for the Young

And for Your Fearlessness against them Hold this Sure Sign -- Whenever There Is...
43. And for your fearlessness against them hold this sure sign--whenever there is any apparition, be not prostrate with fear, but whatsoever it be, first boldly ask, Who art thou? And from whence comest thou? And if it should be a vision of holy ones they will assure you, and change your fear into joy. But if the vision should be from the devil, immediately it becomes feeble, beholding your firm purpose of mind. For merely to ask, Who art thou [1083] ? and whence comest thou? is a proof of coolness.
Athanasius—Select Works and Letters or Athanasius

Epistle iv. To Cyriacus, Bishop.
To Cyriacus, Bishop. Gregory to Cyriacus, Bishop of Constantinople. We have received with becoming charity our common sons, George the presbyter and Theodore your deacon; and we rejoice that you have passed from the care of ecclesiastical business to the government of souls, since, according to the voice of the Truth, He that is faithful in a little will be faithful also in much (Luke xvi. 10). And to the servant who administers well it is said, Because thou hast been faithful over a few things,
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great

Letter Xlv (Circa A. D. 1120) to a Youth Named Fulk, who Afterwards was Archdeacon of Langres
To a Youth Named Fulk, Who Afterwards Was Archdeacon of Langres He gravely warns Fulk, a Canon Regular, whom an uncle had by persuasions and promises drawn back to the world, to obey God and be faithful to Him rather than to his uncle. To the honourable young man Fulk, Brother Bernard, a sinner, wishes such joy in youth as in old age he will not regret. 1. I do not wonder at your surprise; I should wonder if you were not suprised [sic] that I should write to you, a countryman to a citizen, a monk
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux

Triumph Over Death and the Grave
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin: and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. T he Christian soldier may with the greatest propriety, be said to war a good warfare (I Timothy 1:18) . He is engaged in a good cause. He fights under the eye of the Captain of his salvation. Though he be weak in himself, and though his enemies are many and mighty, he may do that which in other soldiers
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2

Journey to Jerusalem. Ten Lepers. Concerning the Kingdom.
(Borders of Samaria and Galilee.) ^C Luke XVII. 11-37. ^c 11 And it came to pass, as they were on their way to Jerusalem, that he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee. [If our chronology is correct, Jesus passed northward from Ephraim about forty miles, crossing Samaria (here mentioned first), and coming to the border of Galilee. He then turned eastward along that border down the wady Bethshean which separates the two provinces, and crossed the Jordan into Peræa, where we soon
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

The Covenant of Works
Q-12: I proceed to the next question, WHAT SPECIAL ACT OF PROVIDENCE DID GOD EXERCISE TOWARDS MAN IN THE ESTATE WHEREIN HE WAS CREATED? A: When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him upon condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of knowledge upon pain of death. For this, consult with Gen 2:16, 17: And the Lord commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

The Hindrances to Mourning
What shall we do to get our heart into this mourning frame? Do two things. Take heed of those things which will stop these channels of mourning; put yourselves upon the use of all means that will help forward holy mourning. Take heed of those things which will stop the current of tears. There are nine hindrances of mourning. 1 The love of sin. The love of sin is like a stone in the pipe which hinders the current of water. The love of sin makes sin taste sweet and this sweetness in sin bewitches the
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12

Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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