Genesis 19:8
But I have two daughters, who have not known a man. I will bring them out to you, and do ye use them as it may please you, only do not injury to these men, to avoid which they came under the shelter of my roof.
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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In Context
7and said to them, By no means, brethren, do not act villainously.
Cross References
Genesis 19:31And the elder said to the younger, Our father is old, and there is no one on the earth who shall come in to us, as it is fit in all the earth.
Exodus 32:22And Aaron said to Moses, Be not angry, my lord, for thou knowest the impetuosity of this people.
Judges 19:23And the master of the house came out to them, and said, Nay, brethren, do not ye wrong, I pray you, after this man has come into my house; do not ye this folly.
Proverbs 9:7He that reproves evil men shall get dishonor to himself; 1 And he that rebukes an ungodly man shall disgrace himself. 1
Matthew Henry on Genesis 19:5-12
4 But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter: 5 And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them. 6 And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him, 7 And said, I pray you, brethren, do not so wickedly. 8 Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them… Read the whole commentary →