The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 19:2

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

And he said, Beheld new, my lords,—Adonai (vide Genesis 18:3). As yet Lot only recognized them as men—turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet (of. Genesis 18:1-33 :44 and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways.

Though an act of kindness on the part of Lot, his invitation was not accepted by the angels obviously with a view to try his character (cf. Luke 24:28). And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

Literally, for in the broad open spaces (i.e. the streets of the town) we will pass the night; no great hardship in that climax.

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