Genesis 19:35 nasb — So they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when…

NASB

"So they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose."

— Genesis 19:35, NASB

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Genesis 19 — Context

32

"Come, let us make our father drink wine, and let us lie with him that we may preserve our family through our father."

33

So they made their father drink wine that night, and the firstborn went in and lay with her father; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose.

34

On the following day, the firstborn said to the younger, "Behold, I lay last night with my father; let us make him drink wine tonight also; then you go in and lie with him, that we may preserve our family through our father."

35

So they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose.

36

Thus both the daughters of Lot were with child by their father.

37

The firstborn bore a son, and called his name Moab; he is the father of the Moabites to this day.

38

As for the younger, she also bore a son, and called his name Ben-ammi; he is the father of the sons of Ammon to this day.

Genesis 19:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 19:35 say?
Genesis 19:35 in the NASB reads: “So they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose.”
Where is Genesis 19:35 in the Bible?
Genesis 19:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 19, verse 35.
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 19:35.
What translation should I read Genesis 19:35 in?
Genesis 19:35 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 19:35?
Genesis 19:35 reads (NASB): “So they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose.” 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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