Genesis 19:10 asv — But the men put forth their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.

American Standard Version

"But the men put forth their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door. "

— Genesis 19:10, American Standard Version

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Genesis 19 — Context

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And he said, I pray you, my brethren, do not so wickedly.

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Behold now, I have two daughters that have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing, forasmuch as they are come under the shadow of my roof.

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And they said, Stand back. And they said, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and drew near to break the door.

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But the men put forth their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door.

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And they smote the men that were at the door of the house with blindness, both small and great, so that they wearied themselves to find the door.

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And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son-in-law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whomsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of the place:

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for we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxed great before Jehovah; and Jehovah hath sent us to destroy it.

Genesis 19:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 19:10 say?
Genesis 19:10 in the American Standard Version reads: “But the men put forth their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door. ”
Where is Genesis 19:10 in the Bible?
Genesis 19:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 19, verse 10.
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 19:10.
What translation should I read Genesis 19:10 in?
Genesis 19:10 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 19:10?
Genesis 19:10 reads (ASV): “But the men put forth their hand, and brought Lot into the house to them, and shut to the door. ” 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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