Genesis 19:16

Genesis 19:16 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But 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.

King James Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

But he lingered; and the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters, Jehovah being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.

Bible in Basic English BBE

But while he was waiting, the men took him and his wife and his daughters by the hand, for the Lord had mercy on them, and put them outside the town.

Free Bible Version FBV

But Lot hesitated. The men grabbed his hand, and those of his wife and two daughters, and dragged them along, leaving them outside the town. The Lord was kind to them to do this.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And as he prolonged the time, the men caught both him and his wife, and his two daughters by the hands (the Lord being mercifull vnto him) and they brought him foorth, and set him without the citie.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And he lingereth, and the men lay hold on his hand, and on the hand of his wife, and on the hand of his two daughters, through the mercy of Jehovah unto him, and they bring him out, and cause him to rest without the city.

World English Bible WEB

But he lingered; and the men grabbed his hand, his wife’s hand, and his two daughters’ hands, the LORD being merciful to him; and they took him out, and set him outside of the city.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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 to him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And as he lingered, they took his hand, and the hand of his wife, and of his two daughters, because the Lord spared him.

Translation for Translators T4T

When Lot hesitated, the angels grasped his hand and his wife’s hand and the hands of his two daughters. They led them outside the city safely. The angels did that because Yahweh was acting mercifully toward them.

Plain English Version PEV

But Lot didn’t hurry, so the angels grabbed Lot’s hand, and his wife, and his 2 daughters, and they quickly pulled them out of the town. You see, God was good to Lot and wanted to save him and his family.

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Genesis 19:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַֽ/יִּתְמַהְמָ֓הּ וַ/יַּחֲזִ֨קוּ הָ/אֲנָשִׁ֜ים בְּ/יָד֣/וֹ וּ/בְ/יַד אִשְׁתּ֗/וֹ וּ/בְ/יַד֙ שְׁתֵּ֣י בְנֹתָ֔י/ו בְּ/חֶמְלַ֥ת יְהוָ֖ה עָלָ֑י/ו וַ/יֹּצִאֻ֥/הוּ וַ/יַּנִּחֻ֖/הוּ מִ/ח֥וּץ לָ/עִֽיר

וַֽ/יִּתְמַהְמָ֓הּ mâhahh H4102 to delay Conj | V-f-ConsecImperf-3ms

וַ/יַּחֲזִ֨קוּ châzaq H2388 to strengthen Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp

הָ/אֲנָשִׁ֜ים ʼîysh H376 man Art | N-mp

בְּ/יָד֣/וֹ yâd H3027 hand Prep | N-cs | Suff

וּ/בְ/יַד yâd H3027 hand Conj | Prep | N-cs

אִשְׁתּ֗/וֹ ʼishshâh H802 woman N-fs | Suff

וּ/בְ/יַד֙ yâd H3027 hand Conj | Prep | N-cs

שְׁתֵּ֣י shᵉnayim H8147 two Adj

בְנֹתָ֔י/ו bath H1323 Bath (Shua) N-fp | Suff

בְּ/חֶמְלַ֥ת chemlâh H2551 compassion Prep | N-fs

יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

עָלָ֑י/ו ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

וַ/יֹּצִאֻ֥/הוּ yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff

וַ/יַּנִּחֻ֖/הוּ yânach H3240 to rest Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff

מִ/ח֥וּץ chûwts H2351 outside Prep | N-ms

לָ/עִֽיר ʻîyr H5892 excitement Prep | N-fs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 19:16

וַֽ/יִּתְמַהְמָ֓הּ mâhahh H4102 "to delay" Conj | V-f-ConsecImperf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to delay or linger, often implying a sense of reluctance or hesitation, like in Judges 5:28 when Sisera's mother waits for her son to return. It can also mean to tarry or wait, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in KJV translations as delay or linger.

Definition: (Hithpalpel) to linger, tarry, wait, delay

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: delay, linger, stay selves, tarry. See also: Genesis 19:16; Judges 19:8; Psalms 119:60.

וַ/יַּחֲזִ֨קוּ châzaq H2388 "to strengthen" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp

To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with

Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.

הָ/אֲנָשִׁ֜ים ʼîysh H376 "man" Art | N-mp

The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.

Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.

בְּ/יָד֣/וֹ yâd H3027 "hand" Prep | N-cs | Suff

In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.

Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists

Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.

וּ/בְ/יַד yâd H3027 "hand" Conj | Prep | N-cs

אִשְׁתּ֗/וֹ ʼishshâh H802 "woman" N-fs | Suff

The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.

Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)

Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.

וּ/בְ/יַד֙ yâd H3027 "hand" Conj | Prep | N-cs

שְׁתֵּ֣י shᵉnayim H8147 "two" Adj

The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.

Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)

Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.

בְנֹתָ֔י/ו bath H1323 "Bath (Shua)" N-fp | Suff

The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.

Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')

Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.

בְּ/חֶמְלַ֥ת chemlâh H2551 "compassion" Prep | N-fs

Compassion or mercy is the meaning of this Hebrew word, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3, where God shows pity to his people. It describes a feeling of sympathy and kindness.

Definition: mercy, pity, compassion

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: merciful, pity. See also: Genesis 19:16; Isaiah 63:9.

יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

עָלָ֑י/ו ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

וַ/יֹּצִאֻ֥/הוּ yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth

Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.

וַ/יַּנִּחֻ֖/הוּ yânach H3240 "to rest" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff

To rest or settle down, implying a sense of calmness or stillness, as described in the Bible.

Definition: 1) to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst)

Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: bestow, cast down, lay (down, up), leave (off), let alone (remain), pacify, place, put, set (down), suffer, withdraw, withhold. (The Hiphil forms with the dagesh are here referred to, in accordance with the older grammarians; but if any distinction of the kind is to be made, these should rather be referred to H5117 (נוּחַ), and the others here.) See also: Genesis 2:15; 1 Kings 13:30; Psalms 17:14.

מִ/ח֥וּץ chûwts H2351 "outside" Prep | N-ms

This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.

Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside

Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.

לָ/עִֽיר ʻîyr H5892 "excitement" Prep | N-fs

In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.

Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.

Study Notes — Genesis 19:16

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Context
Cross References
Genesis 19:16 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 19:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 19:16
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 19:16
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 19:16
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 19:16
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 19:16
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 19:16
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 19:16
Sermons on Genesis 19:16

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.

17As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!” 18But Lot replied, “No, my lords, please!

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Romans 9:15–16	For He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
2	Titus 3:5	He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
3	John 6:44	“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
4	Psalms 103:13	As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
5	Psalms 118:1	Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
6	2 Peter 2:9	if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
7	Numbers 14:18	‘The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion, forgiving iniquity and transgression. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers upon their children to the third and fourth generation.’
8	Micah 7:18–19	Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.
9	Luke 6:35–36	But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
10	Isaiah 63:9	In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Genesis 19:16 Summary

[This verse shows that even when we are unsure or hesitant, God is still working to rescue and protect us, as seen in Genesis 19:16. The angels physically led Lot and his family out of the city, demonstrating God's compassion and mercy, which is also seen in other verses like Psalm 107:1 and Matthew 9:36. God's compassion is not just a feeling, but a powerful action that can change our lives, as seen in the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust that God is always working for our good, even when we don't understand what's happening.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Lot hesitate when the angels told him to leave the city?

Lot hesitated because he was likely attached to his home and his life in the city, despite the warnings from the angels, as seen in Genesis 19:16, and this is a common struggle for believers, as Jesus taught in Luke 9:62.

Who were the men that grabbed Lot's hand and led him out of the city?

The men were angels, as mentioned in Genesis 19:1, who were sent by God to rescue Lot and his family from the destruction of Sodom, demonstrating God's compassion and mercy, as shown in Genesis 19:16.

What does it mean that the LORD had compassion for them?

The LORD's compassion for Lot and his family means that He showed them mercy and kindness, despite their flaws and shortcomings, as seen in Genesis 19:16, and this is a characteristic of God's nature, as described in Psalm 103:8-14.

How does this verse relate to God's character?

This verse highlights God's compassion and mercy, as He rescued Lot and his family from destruction, as seen in Genesis 19:16, and this is consistent with His character, as described in Exodus 34:6-7 and Psalm 86:15.

Reflection Questions

What are some things in my life that I am hesitating to let go of, and how can I trust God to lead me out of them?
How have I experienced God's compassion and mercy in my own life, and how can I share that with others?
What are some ways that I can demonstrate God's compassion and mercy to those around me, as the angels did for Lot and his family?
How can I balance my attachment to the things of this world with my desire to follow God and trust in His plan, as Lot struggled with in Genesis 19:16?

Gill's Exposition on Genesis 19:16

And while he lingered,.... Delayed going out of his house, either loath to leave his goods and substance behind him; or waiting to see whether his sons-in-law would come to him; or, as others,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 19:16

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.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 19:16

He lingered, either through lothness to part with all his estate, or to lose his sons-in-law; or through astonishment and distraction of mind, which made him both listless and impotent.

Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 19:16

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.Ver. 16. And while he lingered.] Or distracted himself with much business, which David did not. The Lord being merciful unto him.] What is he then to us, in "delivering us from the wrath to come?" Why save we not ourselves from this untoward generation? Why see we not his mercy to us in our losses and crosses; his hand laying hold on us, when he takes away that which may hinder us from heaven? εταραχθησαν. - Septuag.

Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 19:16

(16) And while he lingered.—Heb., and he lingered. Lot still clung to his wealth, and could not make up his mind to leave it, and so at length the angels took him by the hand and compelled him to quit the doomed city. The Lord being merciful unto him.—Heb., in Jehovah’s pity for him. (Comp. Isaiah 63:9.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 19:16

Verse 16. While he lingered] Probably in affectionate though useless entreaties to prevail on the remaining parts of his family to escape from the destruction that was now descending; laid hold upon his hand - pulled them away by mere force, the Lord being merciful; else they had been left to perish in their lingering, as the others were in their gainsaying.

Cambridge Bible on Genesis 19:16

16. But he lingered] It was difficult for Lot to realize the immediate and overwhelming nature of the doom announced by his visitants. His feelings for home and its associations made him hesitate. The versions misunderstood the Heb.; LXX καὶἐταράχθησαν, Lat. dissimulante illo. the Lord being merciful unto him] An interesting clause, shewing that the men were agents of Jehovah’s tenderness, as well as of His severity, cf. Psalms 34:22 : does it not also imply that, in the original version of the narrative, Jehovah is here one of “the men”?

Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 19:16

16. While he lingered — Still he clings to his home and possessions, and must needs be forced away.

Sermons on Genesis 19:16

	Sermon	Description
	Abraham and Lot by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher starts off with a lighthearted and humorous tone, wearing a unique outfit and dancing on the platform. However, he quickly transitions to a serious top
	The Greatest Danger for America by Andrew Strom	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of society and the negative influences that are impacting the younger generation. He highlights the increasing violence in v
	When God Is Exalted in Judgment by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Belshazzar and the writing on the wall from the book of Daniel. He highlights how the religious party in the banquet hall was bl
	Sodom and Gomorrah by Bill Randles	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abram and the three men who visit him. Abram shows great hospitality and offers them food and rest. The preacher emphasizes the
	The Power of Intercession by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Lot and the visitation of three angelic beings. These angels warn Lot to flee from the city of Sodom before it is destroyed. Des
	Cling to the Lord by Alphaus Mdlalose	In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a mother and her imprisoned son. The son pleads with his mother to seek help from a powerful witch doctor to influence the outcome
	Standing for God in the Last Days by Zac Poonen	This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm in righteousness and obedience to God's word in the last days, drawing parallels between the days of Noah and Lot with the pr