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:

GENESIS 19:12KJV
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Genesis 19:12 (KJV)

What does Genesis 19:12 mean?

Genesis 19:12 shows the men (angels) telling Lot to gather any family or loved ones he has in the city—sons-in-law, sons, daughters, or anyone else—so they can leave the place. The warning is urgent, making it clear that everyone Lot cares about should be brought out of Sodom.

In this verse, the two men (who are actually angels) are speaking directly to Lot inside his house in Sodom. They ask if Lot has anyone else in the city—using specific terms for “sons-in-law,” “sons,” “daughters,” and “whoever else”—and urge him to bring them out. This sets up the coming destruction of Sodom and shows the angels’ concern for Lot’s whole household, not just Lot himself.

The Hebrew behind Genesis 19:12

  • The word for “men” is אֲנָשִׁים (’anashim), which here refers to the angels in human form. This highlights that the warning comes with authority and urgency.
  • The word for “city” is עִיר (’ir), emphasizing that the danger is not just to Lot’s house but to everyone within Sodom’s boundaries.
  • The word for “out” is יָצָא (yatsa’), meaning to go out or bring out. The command is clear: physical removal from the place is necessary for safety.
  • The word for “place” is מָקוֹם (maqom), which can mean a specific spot or area. Here, it underlines that the threat is tied to this particular location—Sodom.

Why Genesis 19:12 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the angels’ warning is not just for Lot but extends to anyone connected to him, showing the scope of mercy offered before judgment.
  • The specific mention of different family members and “whatsoever thou hast” highlights the seriousness and inclusiveness of the warning—no one should be left behind.
  • Genesis 19:12 sets the stage for the urgency and gravity of the coming events, making it clear that action must be taken immediately to avoid disaster.

Where else these words appear

“here” Hebrew H6311 · used in 6 verses

  • 1 Samuel 16:11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
  • Job 38:11 And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
  • Ezekiel 40:10 And the little chambers of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side; they three were of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side.

“any” Hebrew H4310 · used in 12 verses

  • Genesis 3:11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
  • Exodus 16:3 And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, and when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.
  • Judges 20:18 And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah shall go up first.

“law” Hebrew H2860 · used in 19 verses

  • Genesis 19:14 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
  • 1 Samuel 22:14 Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?
  • Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.

“Lot” Hebrew H3876 · used in 30 verses

  • Genesis 11:27 Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot.
  • Genesis 13:11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.
  • Genesis 19:14 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.