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Genesis 19:1
These angels are the other two who were with the Lord when He was entertained by Abraham. The other two "men" are identified conclusively as angels. It is interesting that the story begins in Genesis 18:1 as though these three spirit beings just suddenly appeared, as if one moment Abraham could not see them, and the next moment three people were suddenly there. Apparently, Abraham was of such experience that he recognized immediately who they were. He certainly was not nonplussed because he immediately bowed down and worshipped one of them, recognizing that One as the Lord.
John W. Ritenbaugh
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What Does Genesis 19:1 Mean?
In relation to Genesis 19:1, the two angels who arrived at Sodom in the evening were among the three spirit beings who had previously appeared to Abraham. These beings were recognized by Abraham as significant, with one identified as the Lord, prompting immediate reverence. Lot, sitting at the gate of Sodom—a place for business, court cases, and public forums—rose to meet the angels and bowed with his face to the ground. Unlike Abraham, who was at his tent's doorway when his spiritual guests arrived, Lot's presence at the city gate in the evening suggests possible community involvement, though the specific purpose of his being there remains unclear.