Genesis 19:18
Genesis 19:18 in Multiple Translations
But Lot replied, “No, my lords, please!
And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my Lord:
And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my lord:
And Lot said to them, Not so, O my Lord;
“Please sir, not that!” Lot replied.
And Lot saide vnto them, Not so, I pray thee, my Lord.
And Lot saith unto them, 'Not [so], I pray thee, my lord;
Lot said to them, “Oh, not so, my lord.
And Lot said to them, Oh, not so, my Lord!
And Lot said to them: I beseech thee my Lord,
But Lot said to one of the angels, “No, sir, don’t make me do that!
But Lot said to them, “Please sirs, no.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 19:18
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Genesis 19:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ל֖וֹט
אֲלֵ/הֶ֑ם
אַל
נָ֖א
אֲדֹנָֽ/י
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֖וֹט
Lôwṭ
H3876
Lot
N-proper
אֲלֵ/הֶ֑ם
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
נָ֖א
nâʼ
H4994
please
Part
אֲדֹנָֽ/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 19:18
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
ל֖וֹט
Lôwṭ
H3876
"Lot"
N-proper
Lot was Abraham's nephew, who settled in Sodom and was later rescued by God. His name means covering and he is an important figure in the book of Genesis, particularly in chapters 11-14.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.27; son of: Haran (H2039); brother of: Milcah (H4435) and Iscah (H3252); father of: daughter1_of_Lot (H3876H), daughter2_of_Lot (H3876I), Moab (H4124H), Ben-ammi (H1151) Also named: Lōt (Λώτ "Lot" G3091) § Lot = "covering" son of Haran and Abraham's nephew who settled in Sodom and was delivered from its destruction by God
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Lot. See also: Genesis 11:27; Genesis 19:5; Psalms 83:9.
אֲלֵ/הֶ֑ם
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
נָ֖א
nâʼ
H4994
"please"
Part
The Hebrew word 'nâ'' is used to express a polite request, like 'please' or 'I pray', and is often added to verbs to make them more polite. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Ezra's reading of the law to the people.
Definition: 1) I (we) pray, now, please 1a) used in entreaty or exhortation
Usage: Occurs in 374 OT verses. KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh. See also: Genesis 12:11; Judges 4:19; 1 Kings 13:6.
אֲדֹנָֽ/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
Study Notes — Genesis 19:18
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 19:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 19:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 19:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 19:18
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 19:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 19:18
- Sermons on Genesis 19:18
Context — Lot Flees to Zoar
16But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them.
17As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!”
18But Lot replied, “No, my lords, please!
19Your servant has indeed found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness by sparing my life. But I cannot run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die. 20Look, there is a town nearby where I can flee, and it is a small place. Please let me flee there—is it not a small place? Then my life will be saved.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | John 13:6–8 | He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “Never shall You wash my feet!” Peter told Him. Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me.” |
| 2 | Acts 10:14 | “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” |
| 3 | Genesis 32:26 | Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 45:11 | Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “How dare you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands? |
| 5 | 2 Kings 5:11–12 | But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. |
| 6 | Acts 9:13 | But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. |
Genesis 19:18 Summary
In Genesis 19:18, Lot is responding to the angels' warning to flee the city and is trying to find a way to escape the coming destruction. He is showing that he is aware of the danger, but is also revealing his lack of trust in God's plan, as he tries to negotiate with the angels. This verse reminds us of the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and plan, even when it's difficult or unclear, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11. By studying this verse, we can learn to let go of our attachment to the things of this world and trust in God's plan, just like Lot is called to do, and as encouraged in 1 John 2:15-17.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Lot hesitate to leave the city in Genesis 19:16, and how does this relate to his response in Genesis 19:18?
Lot's hesitation may have been due to his attachment to the city and its people, but in Genesis 19:18, he is responding to the angels' warning to flee, showing that he is beginning to understand the urgency of the situation, as seen in his plea to the angels in Genesis 19:18.
What can we learn from Lot's response to the angels in Genesis 19:18?
Lot's response shows that he is aware of the danger and is seeking to find a way to escape, but he is also revealing his lack of trust in God's plan, as he tries to negotiate with the angels, similar to Moses' initial hesitation in Exodus 4:10-13.
How does Lot's request in Genesis 19:18 reflect his character and faith?
Lot's request to flee to a nearby town instead of the mountains shows that he is trying to find an easier way out, rather than trusting in God's plan, as seen in his statement in Genesis 19:19-20, and this reflects his lack of faith and trust in God's sovereignty, as warned in Proverbs 3:5-6.
What can we learn from the angels' warning to Lot in Genesis 19:17 and his response in Genesis 19:18?
The angels' warning and Lot's response show the importance of obeying God's commands and warnings, as seen in Genesis 19:17, and the need to trust in God's plan, rather than trying to find our own way, as Lot tries to do in Genesis 19:18-20, and as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I try to negotiate with God or find my own way, rather than trusting in His plan, and how can I apply the lesson from Genesis 19:18 to my life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty and plan, even when it's difficult or unclear, as seen in Genesis 19:18 and other Bible verses like Romans 8:28?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to obey God's commands and warnings, and how can I take steps to do so, as seen in Genesis 19:17 and 1 Samuel 15:22?
- How can I learn to let go of my attachment to the things of this world and trust in God's plan, as Lot is called to do in Genesis 19:18, and as encouraged in 1 John 2:15-17?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 19:18
And Lot said unto them,.... Supposing three present, not observing that the two angels had left him that had brought him thither; though it is but to one of them he addresses himself, even to him who
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 19:18
And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 19:18
i.e. Unto one of them, as is manifest from the following words.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 19:18
Genesis 19:18 And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my Lord:Ver. 18. Oh! not so, my Lord.] But who shall prescribe to the Almighty? Or limit the Holy One of Israel? Are we wiser than he? Have we a trick beyond him? He lets us sometimes have our way, but to our woe at last.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 19:18
18. my lord] R.V. marg. O Lord. The Massoretic note here, as in Genesis 18:3, is “holy,” regarding the word as the Divine name. Certainly in this chapter Jehovah is not so directly identified with one of “the men” as in chap. 18. The rendering “my lord” is, perhaps, to be preferred, as in Genesis 18:3. On the other hand, the mention of “Jehovah” in Genesis 19:16, and the words in Genesis 19:22; Genesis 19:24, “I cannot do anything till thou be come thither,” and “Then the Lord rained upon Sodom,” would sufficiently justify the other rendering. Jehovah and His Angel are one, cf. Genesis 16:7 ff. His Presence is in “the two” as in “the three men.”
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 19:18
18. My lord — Or, as translated in Genesis 19:2, my lords. The Masorites mark the word here as “holy,” but in Genesis 19:2 as “profane.” But this is scarcely a necessary distinction.
Sermons on Genesis 19:18
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The Will of God - Part 2 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of renunciation in the Christian life. He highlights how God often puts us in situations where we must choose to let go or hol |
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Water by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of trusting in God even in difficult circumstances. He uses the example of Jesus turning water into wine to illustrate how God can |
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Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the profound humility and love demonstrated by Jesus when He washed the disciples' feet, illustrating that even the Son of God did not consider it beneath Him |
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Washing the Disciples' Feet by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delves into the profound lesson of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, emphasizing the significance of cleansing for service and communion. He highlights the distincti |
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Fully Yielded to God by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the desperate need for salvation among people who may appear devout but are still in spiritual darkness. He uses the example of Simon Peter |
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Doing Good to Others by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit and power, and that he went about d |
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Jesus Is Lord by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of continuing in the word of God after experiencing a crisis of conversion. He highlights the verse "You shall know the truth |