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NASB | Genesis 19:14 Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were to marry his daughters, and said, "Up, get out of this place, for the LORD will destroy the city." But he appeared to his sons-in-law to be jesting. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 19:14 So Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were [betrothed, and legally promised] to marry his daughters, and said, "Get up, get out of this place, for the LORD is about to destroy this city!" But to his sons-in-law he appeared to be joking. |
Bible Question:
How many daughters did Lot have? I had never considered this question until recently when a close brother asked me. I had always just assumed, as do most folks, that he had two. However, in Genesis 19:8, Lot offers his two virgin daughters to the perverted homosexual men of the city. Then, in verse 14, it is said that Lot had two married daughters. And again, in verse 15, when he is summoned to leave, it speaks of his two daughters, "which are here." So, does anybody have any insight as to how many daughters Lot had? |
Bible Answer: Greetings, I believe Lot only had two daughters. In Jewish culture, you were considered married if you were bethrothed. Remember the case of Mary and Joseph! So the virgin daughers of Gen. 19:8 are the same 'married or bethrothed' daughers of Gen. 19:14. The fiances did not believe Lot and were left behind. The NIV actually translates Gen. 19:14 as "pledged to marry." I hope this helps. Tim Moran |
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