Genesis 19:1
“And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;”
KJV
Read in Genesis 19Meaning
The opening scene places Lot, the visitors, and hospitality at the center of the narrative before danger escalates.
Read carefully
Ancient hospitality customs explain the scene but do not make every social detail a universal rule for readers.
Reflection
The unit invites attention to care for vulnerable guests and to the responsibilities created by receiving them.