Genesis 19:2-3 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 19:1-3

Observe here, 1. There was but one good man in Sodom, and these heavenly messengers soon found him out. Wherever we are, we should enquire out those of the place that live in the fear of God, and should choose to associate ourselves with them. Matt. 10:11; Enquire who is worthy, and there abide. Those of the same country, when they are in a foreign country, love to be together. 2. Lot sufficiently distinguished himself from the rest of his neighbours, at this time, which plainly set a mark... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:2

And he said, behold now, my lords ,.... Taking them to be, and bespeaking them as persons of quality, who appeared with majesty in their countenances, and looked as if they had been well brought up, and were upon their travels; not knowing them to be angels, whom he received and entertained unawares, as the apostle, referring to Lot and Abraham, observes, Hebrews 13:2 , turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house ; meaning himself, who was their humble servant, and entreats them to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:3

And he pressed them greatly ,.... He prayed, he entreated, he persuaded, he made use of a multitude of words, and of all the arguments he could think of, to prevail upon them; and might not only press them with words, but make use of gestures, as taking them by the hand, or by their clothes, and as it were forcing them into his house, whereby it plainly appeared he was cordial and hearty in his invitation: and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house : went along with him to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:2

Nay; but we will abide in the street - Instead of לא lo , nay, some MSS. have לו lo , to him; "And they said unto him, for we lodge in the street." where, nevertheless, the negation is understood. Knowing the disposition of the inhabitants, and appearing in the mere character of travelers, they preferred the open street to any house; but as Lot pressed them vehemently, and they knew him to be a righteous man, not yet willing to make themselves known, they consented to take shelter... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:2

Verse 2 2.Nay, but we will abide in the street. The angels do not immediately assent, in order that they may the more fully investigate the disposition of the holy man. For he was about to bring them to his own house, not merely for the sake of supplying them with a supper, but for the purpose of defending them from the force and injury of the citizens. Therefore the angels act, as if it were safe to sleep on the highway; and thus conceal their knowledge of the abandoned wickedness of the whole... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:3

Verse 3 3.And he made them a feast. By these words, and others following, Moses shows that the angels were more sumptuously entertained than was customary: for Lot did not act thus, indiscriminately, with all. But, when he conceived, from the dignity of their mien and dress, that they were not common men, he baked cakes, and prepared a plentiful feast. Again, Moses says that the angels did eat: not that they had any need to do so; but because the time was not yet come, for the manifestation of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:1-11

Warning lights in Sodom. I. THE FLICKERING LIGHT OF LOT 'S PIETY . 1. That the light of Lot's piety was still burning, though he had long been subjected to the moral contamination of the licentious Pentapolis, is apparent from— 2. That the light of Lot's piety, though still burning, was fast fading, may be gathered from the circumstances— II. THE LURID LIGHT OF SODOM 'S IMPIETY . Already well enough known as to its character, the wickedness of Sodom is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:2

And he said, Beheld new, my lords ,— Adonai (vide Genesis 18:3 ). As yet Lot only recognized them as men— turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet (of. Genesis 18:1-33 :44 and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways . Though an act of kindness on the part of Lot, his invitation was not accepted by the angels obviously with a view to try his character (cf. Luke 24:28 ). And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:3

And he pressed upon them greatly. Being himself sincerely desirous to extend to them hospitality, and knowing well the danger to which they would be exposed from the violence and licentiousness of the townsmen. And they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a toast, — mishteh , from shathah , to drink, is rightly rendered πότον ( LXX .), a drink, or refreshing beverage (cf. Esther 5:6 ; Esther 7:7 )— and did bake unleavened broad —literally, bread ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 19:1-38

- The Destruction of Sodom and Amorah9. גשׁ־<הלאה gesh-hāl'âh, “approach to a distant point,” stand back.11. סנורים sanevērı̂ym, “blindness,” affecting the mental more than the ocular vision.37. מואב mô'āb, Moab; מאב mē'āb, “from a father.” בן־עמי ben-‛amı̂y, Ben-‘ammi, “son of my people.” עמון ‛amôn, ‘Ammon, “of the people.”This chapter is the continuation and conclusion of the former. It records a part of God’s strange work - strange, because it consists in punishment, and because... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 19:1-3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 19:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 19:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 19:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 19:1-38

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