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Genesis 19:1 bbe — And at nightfall the two angels came to Sodom; and Lot was seated at the way into the town: and when he saw them he got…

Bible in Basic English

"And at nightfall the two angels came to Sodom; and Lot was seated at the way into the town: and when he saw them he got up and came before them, falling down on his face to the earth."

— Genesis 19:1, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 19 — Context

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And at nightfall the two angels came to Sodom; and Lot was seated at the way into the town: and when he saw them he got up and came before them, falling down on his face to the earth.

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And he said, My masters, come now into your servant's house and take your rest there for the night, and let your feet be washed; and early in the morning you may go on your way. And they said, Not so, but we will take our night's rest in the street.

3

But he made his request more strongly, so they went with him into his house; and he got food ready for them, and made unleavened bread, of which they took.

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But before they had gone to bed, the men of the town, all the men of Sodom, came round the house, young and old, from every part of the town;

Genesis 19:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 19:1 say?
Genesis 19:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And at nightfall the two angels came to Sodom; and Lot was seated at the way into the town: and when he saw them he got up and came before them, falling down on his face to the earth.”
Where is Genesis 19:1 in the Bible?
Genesis 19:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 19, verse 1.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 19:1.
What translation should I read Genesis 19:1 in?
Genesis 19:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 19:1?
Genesis 19:1 reads (BBE): “And at nightfall the two angels came to Sodom; and Lot was seated at the way into the town: and when he saw them he got up and came before them, falling down on his face to the earth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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