Genesis 19:16
“And while he lingered, 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 unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And while he lingered,.... Delayed going out of his house, either loath to leave his goods and substance behind him; or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 19:1-38
- The Destruction of Sodom and Amorah 9. גשׁ־<הלאה gesh-hāl'âh, “approach to a distant point,” stand back. 11. סנורים…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
While he lingered - Probably in affectionate though useless entreaties to prevail on the remaining parts of his family…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 19:15-23
Here is, I. The rescue of Lot out of Sodom. Thought there were not ten righteous men in Sodom, for whose sakes it might…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
But he lingered It was difficult for Lot to realize the immediate and overwhelming nature of the doom announced by his…
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