CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 19:1. And there came two angels to Sodom at even.] _Heb. And there came two of the angels._ The third remained with Abraham, being held by him in his pleadings for Sodom. (Ch. Genesis 18:22; Genesis 18:33.) _Sat in the gate._ The usual place for public gatherings, and for th... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 19:5. That we may know them.] A well-known euphemism for a foul crime which derives its name from this infamous place. “From Leviticus 22-25 we learn that the practice of the sin here contemplated was among the principal causes why God exterminated the Canaanitish nations.”... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 19:12. Son-in-law, and thy sons, and thy daughters.] “The mention of the son-in-law before the sons and daughters is somewhat surprising. _Lange_ has proposed to read thus: ‘Hast thou here any besides as son-in-law?’ (_i.e._, connected with thee by marriage), and then follo... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 19:18_ THE INFIRMITIES OF THE HEIRS OF SALVATION Lot was a representative of the heirs of salvation, inasmuch as it was God’s gracious purpose to save him from the judgments coming upon the ungodly; and he worked with that purpose—was obedient to the voi... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 19:25. Those cities.] Besides Sodom and Gomorrah, other cities were involved in this destruction, the cities of Admah and Zeboim (Deuteronomy 29:23; Hosea 11:8), and all in the valley of Siddim, Zoar alone being excepted. GENESIS 19:26. PILLAR OF SALT.] _Heb._ “And she was... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 19:27_ THE RIGHTEOUS MAN’S RETROSPECT OF GOD’S GREAT JUDGMENTS The judgment which had long been threatened had now come. The righteous vengeance of God had overtaken the guilty inhabitants of these cities, and Abraham witnessed the scene of desolation wh... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 19:37. Called his name Moab.] “_From the father_,” or “_seed of the father._” GENESIS 19:38. BEN-AMMI. “_Son of my people_.” _MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 19:31_ THE LESSONS OF LOT’S DISHONOUR This chapter closes with the sad picture of a good man betrayed... [ Continue Reading ]