Genesis 19:18 - Lot said to them, “Oh, not so, my lord.
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What does "Genesis 19:18" mean?
In Genesis 19, angels disguised as men are sent to destroy Sodom. They pull Lot and his family out of the city because Lot is righteous in God's eyes. The angels instruct Lot and his family to flee to the mountains, warning them not to look back.
Genesis 19:18: "Lot said to them, “Oh, not so, my lord."
What it means:
"Oh, not so, my lord." is a polite but forceful plea from Lot to the angels. Lot is respectfully disagreeing with their instruction to flee to the mountains.
Why Lot disagrees:
Lot's hesitation and request stem from a couple of potential reasons:
Fear and Exhaustion: Fleeing to the mountains would be a longer, more arduous journey, and Lot, his wife, and daughters were already weary and terrified.
Doubt/Lack of Faith: It's possible Lot doubted his ability to reach the mountains in time or feared they would be overtaken by the disaster.
In the following verses (Genesis 19:19-20), Lot continues to plead his case, pointing out that the mountains are too far and the disaster might overtake him before he reaches them. He asks instead to be allowed to flee to a nearby small town (later named Zoar). The angels grant his request, acknowledging his preference and allowing him to seek refuge in the town.
Genesis 19:18 - Lot said to them, “Oh, not so, my lord.
What does "Genesis 19:18" mean?
In Genesis 19, angels disguised as men are sent to destroy Sodom. They pull Lot and his family out of the city because Lot is righteous in God's eyes. The angels instruct Lot and his family to flee to the mountains, warning them not to look back.
Genesis 19:18: "Lot said to them, “Oh, not so, my lord."
What it means:
"Oh, not so, my lord." is a polite but forceful plea from Lot to the angels. Lot is respectfully disagreeing with their instruction to flee to the mountains.
Why Lot disagrees:
Lot's hesitation and request stem from a couple of potential reasons:
Fear and Exhaustion: Fleeing to the mountains would be a longer, more arduous journey, and Lot, his wife, and daughters were already weary and terrified.
Doubt/Lack of Faith: It's possible Lot doubted his ability to reach the mountains in time or feared they would be overtaken by the disaster.
In the following verses (Genesis 19:19-20), Lot continues to plead his case, pointing out that the mountains are too far and the disaster might overtake him before he reaches them. He asks instead to be allowed to flee to a nearby small town (later named Zoar). The angels grant his request, acknowledging his preference and allowing him to seek refuge in the town.