Genesis 19:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But the men inside reached out, pulled Lot into the house with them, and shut the door.

American Standard Version (1901)

But the men put forth their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.

Bible in Basic English

But the men put out their hands and took Lot into the house to them, shutting the door again.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And behold the men put out their hand, and drew in Lot unto them, and shut the door:

Free Bible Version

But the men inside reached out and grabbed Lot, dragged him inside, and slammed the door shut.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the men put forth their hand and pulled Lot into the house to them and shut to ye doore.

King James (Authorized) Version

But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.

One Unity Resource Bible

But the men reached out their hand, and brought Lot [Veil, Covering] into the house to them, and shut the door.

Plain English Version

But those 2 men were really God’s angel messengers, and they quickly opened the door and pulled Lot inside with them, then they quickly shut the door.

Translation for Translators

But the two angels opened the door carefully, reached out their hands, and pulled Lot to them inside the house. Then they quickly shut the door.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But the men reached out their hands and brought Lot into the house with them and shut the door.

Noah Webster Bible

But the men put forth their hand, and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut the door.

World English Bible

But the men reached out their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut the door.

Young's Literal Translation

And the men put forth their hand, and bring in Lot unto them, into the house, and have shut the door;

Context

Lot Welcomes the Angels

⁹“Get out of the way!” they replied. And they declared, “This one came here as a foreigner, and he is already acting like a judge! Now we will treat you worse than them.” And they pressed in on Lot and moved in to break down the door.¹⁰But the men inside reached out, pulled Lot into the house with them, and shut the door.¹¹And they struck the men at the entrance, young and old, with blindness, so that they wearied themselves trying to find the door.

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Summary

In Genesis 19:10, we see the angels warning Lot and his family to quickly flee from the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The urgency of their message reflects the imminent judgment of God upon the sinful cities. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of heeding God's warnings and instructions promptly. It also highlights the mercy of God in providing a way of escape for those who are faithful and obedient to His commands. Ultimately, Genesis 19:10 underscores the consequences of sin and the necessity of seeking refuge in God's protection.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But the men put forth their hand,.... They came to the door, and opened it, and put out their hands, one on one side the door, and the other on the other: and pulled Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door; and thus they rescued Lot from the fury and rage of the men of Sodom, and prevented his daughters being exposed unto them, as he had offered. This action showed them to be more than men, that they should open the door, take in Lot, and shut it so suddenly, that the men of Sodom could take no advantage of it, could neither retain Lot, nor enter the door when opened, and especially what follows.