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Book of Genesis - Chapter 19 - Verse 12

19:12
And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place:

Meaning

In this verse from the book of Genesis, the men who are actually angels sent by God, are warning Lot about the impending destruction of the city of Sodom. They instruct Lot to gather his immediate family - his wife, his sons, his daughters, and even his sons-in-law (that is, the husbands of his daughters) - and anyone else he may have in the city, and to bring them out of Sodom before it is destroyed. This verse shows the mercy and compassion of God, who is giving Lot a chance to save his loved ones from the destruction that is about to come upon the city. It also highlights the importance of family and the responsibility we have to protect and care for our relatives. By heeding the warning and saving his family, Lot is showing his faith and obedience to God's command, ultimately leading to their salvation from the destruction of Sodom.

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