Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version With the coming of dawn, the angels urged Lot, saying, “Hurry! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away when the city is punished.” New Living Translation At dawn the next morning the angels became insistent. “Hurry,” they said to Lot. “Take your wife and your two daughters who are here. Get out right now, or you will be swept away in the destruction of the city!” English Standard Version As morning dawned, the angels urged Lot, saying, “Up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be swept away in the punishment of the city.” Berean Standard Bible At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, “Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city.” New American Standard Bible When morning dawned, the angels urged Lot, saying, “Up, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” NASB 1995 When morning dawned, the angels urged Lot, saying, “Up, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” NASB 1977 And when morning dawned, the angels urged Lot, saying, “Up, take your wife and your two daughters, who are here, lest you be swept away in the punishment of the city.” Legacy Standard Bible Now at the breaking of dawn, the angels urged Lot, saying, “Get up, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be swept away in the punishment of the city.” Amplified Bible When morning dawned, the angels urged Lot [to hurry], saying, “Get up! Take your wife and two daughters who are here [and go], or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” Christian Standard Bible At daybreak the angels urged Lot on: “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” Holman Christian Standard Bible At daybreak the angels urged Lot on: “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” American Standard Version And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters that are here, lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. Contemporary English Version Early the next morning the two angels tried to make Lot hurry and leave. They said, "Take your wife and your two daughters and get away from here as fast as you can! If you don't, every one of you will be killed when the LORD destroys the city." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation As soon as it was dawn, the angels urged Lot by saying, "Quick! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you'll be swept away when the city is punished." Good News Translation At dawn the angels tried to make Lot hurry. "Quick!" they said. "Take your wife and your two daughters and get out, so that you will not lose your lives when the city is destroyed." International Standard Version As dawn was breaking, the angels pressured Lot. "Get going!" they told him. "Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be engulfed by the devastation that's coming to this city." NET Bible At dawn the angels hurried Lot along, saying, "Get going! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or else you will be destroyed when the city is judged!" New Heart English Bible When the morning came, then the angels hurried Lot along, saying, "Get up. Take your wife, and your two daughters who are here, and get out, lest you be swept away in the punishment of the city." Webster's Bible Translation And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters who are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” World English Bible When the morning came, then the angels hurried Lot, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the iniquity of the city.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd when the dawn has ascended, then the messengers press on Lot, saying, “Rise, take your wife, and your two daughters who are found present, lest you are consumed in the iniquity of the city.” Young's Literal Translation And when the dawn hath ascended, then the messengers press upon Lot, saying, 'Rise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters who are found present, lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.' Smith's Literal Translation And when the dawn arose, the messengers will hasten upon Lot, saying, Rise up, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, being found, lest thou shalt be destroyed in the iniquity of the city. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when it was- morning, the angels pressed him, saying: Arise, take thy wife, and the two daughters which thou hast: lest thou also perish in the wickedness of the city. Catholic Public Domain Version And when it was morning, the Angels compelled him, saying, “Arise, take your wife, and the two daughters that you have, lest you also should perish amid the wickedness of the city.” New American Bible As dawn was breaking, the angels urged Lot on, saying, “Come on! Take your wife with you and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” New Revised Standard Version When morning dawned, the angels urged Lot, saying, “Get up, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or else you will be consumed in the punishment of the city.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot, saying, Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are not given in marriage, lest you be engulfed in the sins of the city. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when dawn came up, the Messengers urged Lot, and they were saying to him, “Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who have been found, lest you be devoured in the sins of the city.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying: 'Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters that are here; lest thou be swept away in the iniquity of the city.' Brenton Septuagint Translation But when it was morning, the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise and take thy wife, and thy two daughters whom thou hast, and go forth; lest thou also be destroyed with the iniquities of the city. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Lot Flees to Zoar…14So Lot went out and spoke to the sons-in-law who were pledged in marriage to his daughters. “Get up,” he said. “Get out of this place, for the LORD is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking. 15At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” 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.… Cross References 2 Peter 2:7-8 and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless / (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)— Luke 17:28-29 It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. / But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. Matthew 11:23-24 And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. / But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.” 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. Ezekiel 16:49-50 Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen. Isaiah 3:9 The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. Luke 17:32 Remember Lot’s wife! Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. Revelation 18:4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. Genesis 18:22-33 And the two men turned away and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the LORD. / Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked? / What if there are fifty righteous ones in the city? Will You really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous ones who are there? ... Deuteronomy 29:23 All its soil will be a burning waste of sulfur and salt, unsown and unproductive, with no plant growing on it, just like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His fierce anger. Jeremiah 50:40 As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah along with their neighbors,” declares the LORD, “no one will dwell there; no man will abide there. Amos 4:11 “Some of you I overthrew as I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and you were like a firebrand snatched from a blaze, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD. Zephaniah 2:9 Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.” Treasury of Scripture And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take your wife, and your two daughters, which are here; lest you be consumed in the iniquity of the city. hastened. Genesis 19:17,22 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed… Numbers 16:24-27 Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram… Proverbs 6:4,5 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids… are here. Jump to Previous Angels Arise Ascended City Consumed Daughters Dawn Dawned Fear Get Hastened Hurried Hurry Iniquity Lot Messengers Morning Perish Power Present Punishment Quickly Swept Urged WifeJump to Next Angels Arise Ascended City Consumed Daughters Dawn Dawned Fear Get Hastened Hurried Hurry Iniquity Lot Messengers Morning Perish Power Present Punishment Quickly Swept Urged WifeGenesis 19 1. Lot entertains two angels.4. The vicious Sodomites are smitten with blindness. 12. Lot is warned, and in vain warns his sons-in-law. 15. He is directed to flee to the mountains, but obtains leave to go into Zoar. 24. Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed. 26. Lot's wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt. 29. Lot dwells in a cave. 31. The incestuous origin of Moab and Ammon. At daybreak The timing of "daybreak" signifies urgency and the beginning of a new day, symbolizing a fresh start or divine intervention. Biblically, daybreak often marks significant events, such as the resurrection of Jesus (Mark 16:2) and Jacob's wrestling with God (Genesis 32:24-31). the angels hurried Lot along saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” Persons / Places / Events 1. LotNephew of Abraham, living in Sodom. He is a central figure in this account, representing a righteous man living amidst wickedness. 2. Angels Divine messengers sent by God to rescue Lot and his family from the impending destruction of Sodom. 3. Lot's Wife and Daughters Lot's immediate family, who are also given the opportunity to escape the destruction. 4. Sodom A city known for its wickedness, destined for divine judgment due to its sinfulness. 5. Punishment of the City The impending destruction of Sodom as a result of its grave sins, serving as a divine act of judgment. Teaching Points Urgency of ObedienceThe angels' urging highlights the importance of immediate obedience to God's commands. Delayed obedience can lead to dire consequences. Divine Mercy and Judgment God's provision of a way of escape for Lot and his family amidst judgment demonstrates His mercy even in times of wrath. Influence of Environment Lot's situation reminds believers of the dangers of becoming too comfortable in a sinful environment, which can dull spiritual sensitivity. Family Leadership Lot's responsibility to lead his family out of danger underscores the importance of spiritual leadership within the family unit. Consequences of Hesitation Lot's initial hesitation serves as a warning against indecision when God calls us to act. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 19:15?2. How does Genesis 19:15 illustrate God's urgency in delivering Lot from danger? 3. What lessons can we learn from the angels' command to "hurry"? 4. How does Genesis 19:15 connect with God's deliverance in Exodus 14:21-22? 5. In what ways can we heed God's warnings in our daily lives? 6. How can we prioritize obedience to God's instructions like Lot's family? 7. Why did God choose to save Lot and his family in Genesis 19:15? 8. How does Genesis 19:15 reflect God's judgment and mercy? 9. What is the significance of the angels' urgency in Genesis 19:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 19? 11. Why is Lot considered righteous in biblical texts? 12. What is Zoar's significance in the Bible? 13. Are angels capable of dying or being harmed? 14. Why is Lot considered righteous in biblical texts? What Does Genesis 19:15 Mean At daybreak• A literal dawn signals the final moments before God’s judgment on Sodom (Genesis 19:23). • God often acts at daybreak—Exodus 14:24 shows the LORD looking down on Pharaoh’s army “at daybreak,” turning peril into deliverance. • Morning underscores mercy offered before judgment; “His mercies are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23). • The rising sun contrasts the coming fire and brimstone (Genesis 19:24-25), reminding us that light exposes sin while offering a path to safety (John 3:19-21). the angels hurried Lot along • Angels serve as “ministering spirits sent forth to serve those who will inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14). • Their urgency reveals heaven’s settled timetable—delay is dangerous (Genesis 19:17). • God’s patience has limits; 2 Peter 2:6-7 notes that He “condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah… and rescued righteous Lot.” • When God says move, hesitation imperils (Proverbs 27:1). saying, “Get up!” • A direct, no-nonsense command; spiritual lethargy must end. • Similar wake-up calls appear throughout Scripture: – “Arise, go to Nineveh” (Jonah 1:2). – “Awake, O sleeper, rise from the dead” (Ephesians 5:14). • God does not negotiate with disobedience; He commands action that aligns with His revealed will (James 1:22). Take your wife and your two daughters who are here • God’s concern extends to Lot’s immediate household, echoing Noah’s family rescue (Genesis 7:1). • Salvation often comes to households through the faith of one member (Acts 16:31-34). • The phrase “who are here” underlines personal responsibility; only those present and willing to follow receive deliverance (Matthew 24:40-41). • Lot’s sons-in-law had rejected the warning (Genesis 19:14), illustrating the tragic cost of unbelief. or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city • Judgment is real, swift, and physical—fire and sulfur literally fell (Genesis 19:24). • “The LORD knows how to rescue the godly…and to keep the unrighteous under punishment” (2 Peter 2:9). • Jesus used Sodom as a sober warning for future judgment (Luke 17:28-30). • Revelation 18:4 echoes the call: “Come out of her, My people, lest you take part in her sins.” • Refusal to separate from wickedness results in sharing its sentence (Proverbs 13:20). summary Genesis 19:15 captures a decisive moment of grace before judgment. At dawn God sends angels to jolt Lot from complacency, commanding immediate action for himself and his family. The verse affirms that deliverance is available, but only to those who respond promptly and obediently; lingering amidst corruption invites shared destruction. God’s unchanging pattern is clear: He mercifully warns, urgently calls, and faithfully rescues all who heed His word while the window of grace remains open. (15) When the morning arose.--Lot had thus the night for making his preparations, but part of this he spent in his visits to his sons-in-law.Consumed.--Heb., swept away; and so in Genesis 19:17. See Genesis 18:23-24, where it is rendered "destroy." Verses 15, 16. - And when the morning arose, - literally, as soon as the dawn (from שָׁחַר, to break forth as the light) went up, i.e. on the first appearance of the morning twilight - then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; - literally, which are found; not implying the existence of other daughters (Knobel), but contrasting with the sons in law (Keil, Kalisch) lest thou be consumed in the iniquity (or punishment, as in Isaiah 5:18) of the city. And while he lingered, - Lot's irresolution would have been his ruin but for his attendant. His heart manifestly clung to the earthly possessions he was leaving. The angels made no mention of his attempting to save a portion of his great wealth - the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful to him: - literally, in the mercy, or gentleness, of Jehovah to him; the primary idea of the verb from which the noun is derived being that of softness (cf. Isaiah 63:9) - and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Atוּכְמוֹ֙ (ū·ḵə·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 3644: Like, as, when daybreak הַשַּׁ֣חַר (haš·ša·ḥar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7837: Dawn the angels הַמַּלְאָכִ֖ים (ham·mal·’ā·ḵîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel hurried וַיָּאִ֥יצוּ (way·yā·’î·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 213: To press, to be close, hurry, withdraw Lot along, בְּל֣וֹט (bə·lō·wṭ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3876: Lot -- Abraham's nephew saying, לֵאמֹ֑ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say “Get up! קוּם֩ (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand Take קַ֨ח (qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take your wife אִשְׁתְּךָ֜ (’iš·tə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female and your two שְׁתֵּ֤י (šə·tê) Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) daughters בְנֹתֶ֙יךָ֙ (ḇə·nō·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1323: A daughter who are here, הַנִּמְצָאֹ֔ת (han·nim·ṣā·’ōṯ) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present or פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest you will be swept away תִּסָּפֶ֖ה (tis·sā·p̄eh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5595: To sweep or snatch away, catch up in the punishment בַּעֲוֺ֥ן (ba·‘ă·wōn) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity of the city.” הָעִֽיר׃ (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement Links Genesis 19:15 NIVGenesis 19:15 NLT Genesis 19:15 ESV Genesis 19:15 NASB Genesis 19:15 KJV Genesis 19:15 BibleApps.com Genesis 19:15 Biblia Paralela Genesis 19:15 Chinese Bible Genesis 19:15 French Bible Genesis 19:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 19:15 When the morning came then the angels (Gen. 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