Genesis 19:15

French S21 2007 (Bible Segond 21)

Dès l'aube, les anges insistèrent auprès de Lot en disant: «Lève-toi, prends ta femme et tes deux filles qui se trouvent ici, sinon tu disparaîtras dans la punition qui s'abattra sur la ville.»

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, angels are telling Lot to leave the city of Sodom quickly before it is destroyed because of its wickedness. They urge Lot to take his wife and two daughters with him to avoid being consumed by the city's sin.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing with your friends, and you know that staying in the park too long could be dangerous. Your parents come to pick you up and say, 'Hurry up, let's go home! We don't want to be here when something bad happens.' That's like what the angels are doing for Lot—they're helping him and his family get to safety.

Historical Background

This part of Genesis was written by Moses around 1400 BC. The audience was the Israelites, who were learning about God's judgment and mercy through the stories of their ancestors. The cultural setting was a time when cities like Sodom were known for their wickedness, and divine intervention was a common theme in understanding history.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine a family living in a neighborhood that is becoming increasingly dangerous. The parents might decide to move to a safer area to protect their family, just as the angels urged Lot to leave Sodom to save his family from harm.

Topics

• judgment
• salvation
• faith
• divine intervention
• family
• protection

Related Verses

• Exodus 9:23
• Deuteronomy 29:22
• Amos 4:11
• Luke 17:29
• 2 Peter 2:6

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the angels hasten Lot?

The angels were in a hurry because Sodom was about to be destroyed due to its wickedness, and they wanted to ensure Lot and his family escaped before it was too late.

What was the main message of Genesis 19:15?

The main message is that God's judgment on sin is imminent and that He provides a way of escape for those who are righteous and willing to heed His warning.

How does this verse relate to divine protection?

This verse shows that God protects those who are obedient and willing to leave a place of danger, just as He protected Lot and his family from the destruction of Sodom.

What can we learn about Lot's family from this verse?

From this verse, we can see that Lot's family had to act quickly and decisively to be saved, emphasizing the importance of obedience and prompt action when faced with divine warnings.