Verse 1
And two of the messengers come towards Sodom at even, and Lot is sitting at the gate of Sodom, and Lot seeth, and riseth to meet them, and boweth himself -- face to the earth,
Referenced Verses
- Gen 18:22 : 22 and the men turn from thence, and go towards Sodom; and Abraham is yet standing before Jehovah.
- Gen 18:1-5 : 1 And Jehovah appeareth unto him among the oaks of Mamre, and he is sitting at the opening of the tent, about the heat of the day; 2 and he lifteth up his eyes and looketh, and lo, three men standing by him, and he seeth, and runneth to meet them from the opening of the tent, and boweth himself towards the earth, 3 And he saith, `My Lord, if, I pray thee, I have found grace in thine eyes, do not, I pray thee, pass on from thy servant; 4 let, I pray thee, a little water be accepted, and wash your feet, and recline under the tree; 5 and I bring a piece of bread, and support ye your heart; afterwards pass on, for therefore have ye passed over unto your servant;' and they say, `So mayest thou do as thou has spoken.'
- Job 31:32 : 32 In the street doth not lodge a stranger, My doors to the traveller I open.
- Heb 13:2 : 2 of the hospitality be not forgetful, for through this unawares certain did entertain messengers;