Genesis 19:17
“And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.”
KJV
Read in Genesis 19Meaning
The unit emphasizes urgent warning and rescue while also showing human hesitation and dependence on mercy.
Read carefully
The commands to flee belong to this specific narrative crisis and are not a general formula for interpreting every disaster.
Reflection
The passage can prompt attention to timely warnings, protective action, and the danger of delaying when serious harm is imminent.