Genesis 19:9
They said, “Stand back!” Then they said, “This one fellow came in to live as a foreigner, and he appoints himself a judge. Now will we deal worse with you, than with them!” They pressed hard on the man Lot [Veil, Covering], and came near to break the door.
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Genesis 11:6Adonai said, “Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is what they begin to do. Now nothing will be withheld from them, which they intend to do.
Exodus 2:14He said, “Who made you a prince and a judge over us? + 2:14. Quoted in Acts 7:35 Do you plan to kill me, as you killed the Egyptian [person from Abode of slavery]?” + 2:14. Quoted in Acts 7:27-28 Moses [Drawn out] was afraid, and said, “Surely this thing is known.”
Proverbs 9:7He who corrects a mocker invites insult. 2 He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse. 1
Proverbs 17:12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, 2 rather than a fool in his folly. 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 →