Genesis 19:7
New International Version
and said, “No, my friends. Don’t do this wicked thing.

New Living Translation
“Please, my brothers,” he begged, “don’t do such a wicked thing.

English Standard Version
and said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly.

Berean Standard Bible
“Please, my brothers,” he pleaded, “don’t do such a wicked thing!

King James Bible
And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.

New King James Version
and said, “Please, my brethren, do not do so wickedly!

New American Standard Bible
and said, “Please, my brothers, do not act wickedly.

NASB 1995
and said, “Please, my brothers, do not act wickedly.

NASB 1977
and said, “Please, my brothers, do not act wickedly.

Legacy Standard Bible
and said, “Please, my brothers, do not act wickedly.

Amplified Bible
and said, “Please, my brothers, do not do something so wicked.

Christian Standard Bible
He said, “Don’t do this evil, my brothers.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He said, “Don’t do this evil, my brothers.

American Standard Version
And he said, I pray you, my brethren, do not so wickedly.

Contemporary English Version
Then he said, "Friends, please don't do such a terrible thing!

English Revised Version
And he said, I pray you, my brethren, do not so wickedly.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Please, my friends, don't be so wicked," he said.

Good News Translation
He said to them, "Friends, I beg you, don't do such a wicked thing!

International Standard Version
and said, "I urge you, my brothers, don't do such a wicked thing.

Majority Standard Bible
?Please, my brothers,? he pleaded, ?don?t do such a wicked thing!

NET Bible
He said, "No, my brothers! Don't act so wickedly!

New Heart English Bible
He said, "Please, my brothers, do not act so wickedly.

Webster's Bible Translation
And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly.

World English Bible
He said, “Please, my brothers, don’t act so wickedly.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and says, “Please, my brothers, do not do evil;

Young's Literal Translation
and saith, 'Do not, I pray you, my brethren, do evil;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say, Now my brothers, ye shall not be evil.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
no not so, I beseech you, my brethren, do not commit this evil.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Do not, I ask you, my brothers, do not be willing to commit this evil.

New American Bible
he said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not do this wicked thing!

New Revised Standard Version
and said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Lot said to them, I pray you, my brethren, do not so wickedly.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Lot said to them, “You shall not do evil, my brothers.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he said: 'I pray you, my brethren, do not so wickedly.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and said to them, By no means, brethren, do not act villanously.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Lot Welcomes the Angels
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.”…

Cross References
Judges 19:23-24
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. / Look, let me bring out my virgin daughter and the man’s concubine, and you can use them and do with them as you wish. But do not do such a vile thing to this man.”

Leviticus 18:22
You must not lie with a man as with a woman; that is an abomination.

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.

Romans 1:26-27
For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. / Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.

2 Peter 2:6-8
if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly; / 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)—

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.

Deuteronomy 23:17
No daughter or son of Israel is to be a shrine prostitute.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
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.

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.

1 Timothy 1:9-10
We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, / for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching

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.

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.”

Luke 17:28-30
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. / It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

Hosea 9:9
They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins.

Jeremiah 23:14
And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.”


Treasury of Scripture

And said, I pray you, brothers, do not so wickedly.

Genesis 19:4
But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:

Leviticus 18:22
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Leviticus 20:13
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

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Genesis 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.














Please, my brothers,
Lot addresses the men of Sodom as "my brothers," indicating a desire for peace and a sense of community, despite their wickedness. This reflects the cultural practice of hospitality and the importance of maintaining social harmony. Lot's use of "brothers" may also suggest his attempt to appeal to their sense of kinship and morality, hoping to dissuade them from their intended actions. This phrase highlights the tension between Lot's position as a resident of Sodom and his adherence to the values of his uncle Abraham, who was known for his righteousness and hospitality.

he pleaded,
Lot's plea underscores the urgency and desperation of the situation. The verb "pleaded" indicates a heartfelt and earnest request, showing Lot's awareness of the gravity of the impending sin. This reflects the biblical theme of intercession, where individuals plead on behalf of others, as seen in Abraham's earlier intercession for Sodom (Genesis 18:22-33). Lot's actions can be seen as a type of Christ, who intercedes for humanity, though Lot's plea ultimately lacks the power to save the city.

don’t do such a wicked thing!
Lot's condemnation of the intended actions of the men of Sodom highlights the moral depravity of the city, which is a recurring theme in the narrative. The term "wicked" is used throughout the Bible to describe actions that are contrary to God's will, emphasizing the severity of the sin. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's judgment against sin, as seen in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. It also foreshadows the New Testament teachings on the consequences of sin and the need for repentance. The wickedness of Sodom serves as a warning and a call to righteousness, aligning with the prophetic messages found throughout Scripture.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Lot
The nephew of Abraham, Lot is living in the city of Sodom. He is a central figure in this chapter, attempting to protect his angelic guests from the wickedness of the city.

2. Sodom
A city known for its extreme wickedness and sinfulness. It is one of the cities that God plans to destroy due to its pervasive immorality.

3. Angelic Visitors
Two angels visit Sodom to assess the city's wickedness and ultimately to rescue Lot and his family before the city's destruction.

4. Men of Sodom
The inhabitants of the city who surround Lot's house, demanding to have relations with his guests, demonstrating the city's moral depravity.

5. The Event
Lot's plea to the men of Sodom not to commit a wicked act against his guests, highlighting the cultural importance of hospitality and the severity of the city's sin.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Righteousness
Lot's plea highlights the stark contrast between righteousness and wickedness. Believers are called to stand firm in righteousness, even in a corrupt society.

Hospitality as a Virtue
Lot's actions underscore the biblical value of hospitality. Christians are encouraged to show kindness and protection to strangers, reflecting God's love.

The Consequences of Sin
The impending destruction of Sodom serves as a warning of the consequences of unchecked sin. It reminds believers of the importance of repentance and seeking God's mercy.

Moral Courage
Lot's confrontation with the men of Sodom demonstrates moral courage. Christians are called to speak out against sin and protect the vulnerable, even when it is unpopular or dangerous.

Intercession and Prayer
The broader account, including Abraham's intercession, emphasizes the power of prayer and intercession for others, especially those living in sin.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Please,
נָ֥א (nā)
Interjection
Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then'

my brothers,”
אַחַ֖י (’a·ḥay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

he pleaded,
וַיֹּאמַ֑ר (way·yō·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“don’t
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

do such a wicked thing!
תָּרֵֽעוּ׃ (tā·rê·‘ū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad


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