Genesis 19:2 - Exposition

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 night. Literally, for in the broad open spaces ( i.e. the streets of the town ) we will pass the night ; no great hardship in that climax.