Genesis 19:36
Genesis 19:36 in Multiple Translations
Thus both of Lot’s daughters became pregnant by their father.
Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father.
Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father.
And so the two daughters of Lot were with child by their father.
This is how both Lot's daughters became pregnant by their father.
Thus were both the daughters of Lot with childe by their father.
And the two daughters of Lot conceive from their father,
Thus both of Lot’s daughters were with child by their father.
Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father.
So the two daughters of Lot were with child by their father.
So Lot caused his two daughters to become pregnant.
So both of Lot’s daughters had babies, and Lot was the father of those babies.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 19:36
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Genesis 19:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/תַּהֲרֶ֛יןָ
שְׁתֵּ֥י
בְנֽוֹת
ל֖וֹט
מֵ/אֲבִי/הֶֽן
וַֽ/תַּהֲרֶ֛יןָ
hârâh
H2029
to conceive
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
שְׁתֵּ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
בְנֽוֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp
ל֖וֹט
Lôwṭ
H3876
Lot
N-proper
מֵ/אֲבִי/הֶֽן
ʼâb
H1
father
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 19:36
וַֽ/תַּהֲרֶ֛יןָ
hârâh
H2029
"to conceive"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
To conceive or become pregnant, as seen in the story of Sarah and Abraham in Genesis 17, where Sarah conceives Isaac in her old age. This word is used to describe the miracle of birth and new life.
Definition: 1) to conceive, become pregnant, bear, be with child, be conceived, progenitor 1a)(Qal) to conceive, become pregnant 1b) (Pual) to be conceived 1c) (Poel) to conceive, contrive, devise
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: been, be with child, conceive, progenitor. See also: Genesis 4:1; Numbers 11:12; Psalms 7:15.
שְׁתֵּ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
בְנֽוֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
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.
מֵ/אֲבִי/הֶֽן
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
Study Notes — Genesis 19:36
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Context — Lot and His Daughters
34The next day the older daughter said to the younger, “Look, I slept with my father last night. Let us get him drunk with wine again tonight so you can go in and sleep with him and we can preserve our father’s line.”
35So again that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the younger daughter went in and slept with him; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up.
36Thus both of Lot’s daughters became pregnant by their father.
37The older daughter gave birth to a son and named him Moab. He is the father of the Moabites of today. 38The younger daughter also gave birth to a son, and she named him Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites of today.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Habakkuk 2:15 | Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness! |
| 2 | Judges 1:7 | Then Adoni-bezek said, “Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off have gathered the scraps under my table. As I have done to them, so God has repaid me.” And they brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. |
| 3 | Matthew 7:2 | For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. |
| 4 | Leviticus 18:6–7 | None of you are to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD. You must not expose the nakedness of your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her. |
| 5 | Genesis 19:8 | Look, I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. Let me bring them to you, and you can do to them as you please. But do not do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof.” |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 15:33 | But Samuel declared: “As your sword has made women childless, so your mother will be childless among women.” And Samuel hacked Agag to pieces before the LORD at Gilgal. |
Genesis 19:36 Summary
[This verse tells us that Lot's daughters got pregnant by their father, which was a result of their sinful actions. The Bible clearly teaches that incest is wrong, as seen in Leviticus 18:6-18. This story shows us what can happen when we try to take matters into our own hands and rely on our own understanding, rather than trusting in God's plan. We can learn from this story by trusting in God's sovereignty and plan, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Lot's daughters get him drunk and sleep with him?
According to Genesis 19:31-38, Lot's daughters believed they were the only survivors of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and they wanted to preserve their family line, as seen in Genesis 19:34. This act was a result of their misunderstanding of God's plan and their own sinful desires.
Is this story in the Bible meant to condone or promote incest?
No, the Bible does not condone or promote incest, as seen in Leviticus 18:6-18 and Deuteronomy 27:22, which clearly forbid such acts. This story in Genesis 19:36 serves as a record of the sinful actions of Lot's daughters and the consequences that followed.
What can we learn from the actions of Lot's daughters in this verse?
We can learn that when we try to take matters into our own hands and rely on our own understanding, we can fall into sin and suffer the consequences, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. Instead, we should trust in God's sovereignty and plan, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's message?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which tells the story of humanity's sin and God's redemption. The actions of Lot's daughters serve as a reminder of the fallen state of humanity, as seen in Romans 3:23, and the need for God's redemption, as seen in John 3:16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I try to take matters into my own hands, rather than trusting in God's plan?
- How can I learn to trust in God's sovereignty, even when I don't understand what is happening?
- What are some consequences that I have faced as a result of my own sinful actions, and how can I learn from those experiences?
- How can I apply the lesson of trusting in God's plan to my own life, and what steps can I take to deepen my faith?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 19:36
Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 19:36
And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth: The first-born said unto the younger.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 19:36
Which they might possibly imagine to be an evidence of Divine approbation of their fact; whereas, indeed, it was a design of God to make a lasting monument of their sin and shame.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 19:36
Genesis 19:36 Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father.Ver. 36. With child by their father.] God suffers, oft, such unlawful commixions to take effect; for a just punishment of the same. But as a fair and perfect child born, doth not make anything better the adultery or incest in which it was begotten, so neither doth God’ s purpose the sins of graceless persons.
Sermons on Genesis 19:36
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The Damnation Army, Its Victims and Its Sponsors by George Kulp | George Kulp passionately preaches about the irreconcilable hostility between the Church and the saloon, emphasizing the need for Christians to take a stand against the liquor traff |
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A Great Nothing by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that worldly honor and glory are ultimately meaningless, describing them as mere illusions and shadows that lead one away from true fulfillment. He illustr |
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The Sacrifice That Is Pleasing to God by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of God's second chance. He highlights that after death, there is no second chance, but in life, God gives us the opportunity to c |
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Be a Blessing by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the promises made by God to Abraham in Genesis. The four promises mentioned are: making Abraham into a great nation, blessing him, making his |
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Beatitudes - Part 7 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a conversation with a woman named Mrs. Crook who shares some distressing news. The speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God and trustin |
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When You Pray by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of prayer and the kingdom of God. He begins by sharing a parable from Matthew 18, where Jesus illustrates the concept of forg |