Genesis 19:7
Genesis 19:7 in Multiple Translations
“Please, my brothers,” he pleaded, “don’t do such a wicked thing!
And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.
And he said, I pray you, my brethren, do not so wickedly.
And he said, My brothers, do not this evil.
“My friends, please don't do such an evil thing!
And said, I pray you, my brethren, do not so wickedly.
and saith, 'Do not, I pray you, my brethren, do evil;
He said, “Please, my brothers, don’t act so wickedly.
And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.
Do not so, I beseech you, my brethren, do not commit this evil.
He said to them, “My friends, don’t do such an evil thing!
He said, “My friends, please don’t do that really bad thing.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 19:7
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Genesis 19:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּאמַ֑ר
אַל
נָ֥א
אַחַ֖/י
תָּרֵֽעוּ
וַ/יֹּאמַ֑ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
נָ֥א
nâʼ
H4994
please
Part
אַחַ֖/י
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp | Suff
תָּרֵֽעוּ
râʻaʻ
H7489
be evil
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 19:7
וַ/יֹּאמַ֑ר
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.
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.
נָ֥א
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.
אַחַ֖/י
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
תָּרֵֽעוּ
râʻaʻ
H7489
"be evil"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2mp
This word means to shatter or break something into pieces, making it useless or bad. It can also mean to afflict or displease someone.
Definition: 1) to be bad, be evil 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to be displeasing 1a2) to be sad 1a3) to be injurious, be evil 1a4) to be wicked, be evil (ethically) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to do an injury or hurt 1b2) to do evil or wickedly 1b3) mischief (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 99 OT verses. KJV: afflict, associate selves (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), break (down, in pieces), [phrase] displease, (be, bring, do) evil (doer, entreat, man), show self friendly (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), do harm, (do) hurt, (behave self, deal) ill, [idiom] indeed, do mischief, punish, still, vex, (do) wicked (doer, -ly), be (deal, do) worse. See also: Genesis 19:7; Psalms 27:2; Psalms 2:9.
Study Notes — Genesis 19:7
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Context — Lot Welcomes the Angels
5They called out to Lot, saying, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Send them out to us so we can have relations with them!”
6Lot went outside to meet them, shutting the door behind him.
7“Please, my brothers,” he pleaded, “don’t do such a wicked thing!
8Look, 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.” 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.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 | Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. |
| 2 | Judges 19:23 | The owner of the house went out and said to them, “No, my brothers, do not do this wicked thing! After all, this man is a guest in my house. Do not commit this outrage. |
| 3 | Leviticus 20:13 | If a man lies with a man as with a woman, they have both committed an abomination. They must surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. |
| 4 | Jude 1:7 | In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire. |
| 5 | Genesis 19:4 | Before they had gone to bed, all the men of the city of Sodom, both young and old, surrounded the house. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 30:23–24 | But David said, “My brothers, you must not do this with what the LORD has given us. He has protected us and delivered into our hands the raiders who came against us. Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.” |
| 7 | Acts 17:26 | From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. |
| 8 | Leviticus 18:22 | You must not lie with a man as with a woman; that is an abomination. |
| 9 | Romans 1:24 | Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 23:17 | No daughter or son of Israel is to be a shrine prostitute. |
Genesis 19:7 Summary
In Genesis 19:7, Lot is trying to protect his guests from the men of Sodom who want to harm them. He pleads with the men not to do such a wicked thing, showing that he cares about what is right and wrong. This verse teaches us that we should stand up against sin and do what is right, even if it's hard, just like Lot did (see also Proverbs 24:23-25). We can learn from Lot's example to trust in God's power and provision, rather than our own strength, and to show love and hospitality to those around us, just as we would want others to show to us (see also Matthew 7:12).
Frequently Asked Questions
What motivates Lot to plead with the men of Sodom in Genesis 19:7?
Lot's motivation stems from his desire to protect his guests, as seen in his actions in Genesis 19:6, and his recognition of the wickedness of the men's intentions, as expressed in Genesis 19:7.
Is Lot's plea in Genesis 19:7 an example of effective evangelism?
While Lot's plea demonstrates his concern for the men's actions, it is not a clear example of evangelism, as he does not directly share the gospel or call them to repentance, unlike the prophets in Isaiah 58:1 or Ezekiel 33:7-9.
How does Lot's statement in Genesis 19:7 relate to his character?
Lot's plea in Genesis 19:7 reveals his character as someone who is willing to stand up against wickedness, even if it means going against the majority, as seen in his actions in Genesis 19:6, and his desire to do what is right in God's eyes, as expressed in Genesis 19:7.
What can we learn from Lot's response to the men of Sodom in Genesis 19:7?
We can learn the importance of standing up against wickedness and speaking out against sin, as seen in Proverbs 24:23-25, and the need to trust in God's power and provision, rather than our own strength, as expressed in Psalm 37:3-7.
Reflection Questions
- What would I do if I were in Lot's shoes, faced with a similar situation, and how would I respond to those who are engaging in wicked behavior?
- How can I, like Lot, recognize and speak out against the wickedness that surrounds me, and what role can I play in being a voice for righteousness in my community?
- In what ways can I demonstrate hospitality and protection to those who are vulnerable, just as Lot did for his guests, and how can I show the love of Christ to those around me?
- What are some ways that I can balance my desire to fit in with the world around me with my need to stand up for what is right, and how can I, like Lot, be a beacon of hope in a dark world?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 19:7
And said, I pray you, brethren,.... Not by family or nation, for the Sodomites were of the race of Ham, in the line of Canaan, and Lot was a descendant of Shem, in the line of Arphaxad; nor by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 19:7
And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him, Lot went out at the door unto them.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 19:7
They were brethren by community of nature and habitation; see 29:4 ; and so he calls them, if possibly he might sweeten and restrain them.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 19:7
Genesis 19:7 And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.Ver. 7. Do not so wickedly.] They were the first that fell into this foul sin, and were therefore worthily hanged up in gibbets by God for a terror to others; and besides, they "suffer the vengeance of eternal fire". The Pope pretends to be Christ’ s vicar, and presumes to assume the title of Holiness. But how far he is from expressing God to the world appears by his, if not committing, yet conniving at, this detestable sin of sodomy … God hath delivered up these Papagans (as he did those Pagans, Romans 1:24) to reprobate sense, to vile affections, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves, for that they have worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator. Hence it is that Rome is called Sodom in the Revelation.
Sermons on Genesis 19:7
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Stop Trying to Make Peace With Your Sin by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the danger of trying to make peace with sin through the story of Lot in Sodom. Lot's attempt to negotiate with the mob, even offering his daughters, illu |
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The Holy Spirit—let Him Come by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of taking the message of God seriously. He warns that we will all face judgment one day and stand before God to give an accou |
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Agreeing to Tempt the Spirit of the Lord by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the season of incredible grace described in Acts chapter 4, where prayers are being answered, signs and wonders are happening, and hearts a |
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Marks of a True Conversion (Become as Little Children to Enter the Kingdom of Heaven) by George Whitefield | In this sermon by George Whitfield, he begins by urging the congregation to examine their own souls and determine if they have truly been converted. He emphasizes the urgency of th |
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I Am the Lord That Healeth Thee by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the promised land and draws parallels to the Christian journey. He emphasizes that the call of G |
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The Shaping of Godly Character by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the theme of the conference, which is the shaping of godly character. He expresses his burden for the Jewish believers in New York City and pr |
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Set Free From Shame by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher encourages the audience to participate in a Bible study. He emphasizes the importance of knowing the truth, as Jesus promised that it would set them fr |