New International VersionLet’s get our father to drink wine and then sleep with him and preserve our family line through our father.”
New Living TranslationCome, let’s get him drunk with wine, and then we will have sex with him. That way we will preserve our family line through our father.”
English Standard VersionCome, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve offspring from our father.”
Berean Standard BibleCome, let us get our father drunk with wine so we can sleep with him and preserve his line.”
King James BibleCome, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.
New King James VersionCome, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve the lineage of our father.”
New American Standard BibleCome, let’s make our father drink wine, and let’s sleep with him so that we may keep our family alive through our father.”
NASB 1995“Come, let us make our father drink wine, and let us lie with him that we may preserve our family through our father.”
NASB 1977“Come, let us make our father drink wine, and let us lie with him, that we may preserve our family through our father.”
Legacy Standard BibleCome, let us make our father drink wine, and let us lie with him that we may preserve our seed through our father.”
Amplified BibleCome, let us make our father drunk with wine, and we will lie with him so that we may preserve our family through our father.”
Christian Standard BibleCome, let’s get our father to drink wine so that we can sleep with him and preserve our father’s line.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleCome, let’s get our father to drink wine so that we can sleep with him and preserve our father’s line.”
American Standard Versioncome, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.
Contemporary English VersionLet's get our father drunk! Then we can sleep with him and have children."
English Revised Versioncome, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationLet's give our father wine to drink. Then we'll go to bed with him so that we'll be able to preserve our family line through our father."
Good News TranslationCome on, let's get our father drunk, so that we can sleep with him and have children by him."
International Standard VersionCome on! Let's make our father drink wine, and then we'll have sex with him so we can preserve our father's lineage."
NET BibleCome, let's make our father drunk with wine so we can have sexual relations with him and preserve our family line through our father."
New Heart English BibleCome, let's make our father drink wine, and we will sleep with him, that we may preserve our family through our father."
Webster's Bible TranslationCome, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleCome, let us get our father drunk with wine so we can sleep with him and preserve his line.”
World English BibleCome, let’s make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve our father’s family line.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versioncome, we cause our father to drink wine, and lie with him, and preserve a seed from our father.”
Young's Literal Translation come, we cause our father to drink wine, and lie with him, and preserve from our father -- a seed.'
Smith's Literal TranslationCome, we will give to our father wine to drink, and we will lie down with him, and we shall preserve alive seed from our father. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCome, let us make him drunk with wine, and let us lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.
Catholic Public Domain VersionCome, let us inebriate him with wine, and let us sleep with him, so that we may be able to preserve offspring from our father.”
New American BibleCome, let us ply our father with wine and then lie with him, that we may ensure posterity by our father.”
New Revised Standard VersionCome, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, so that we may preserve offspring through our father.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleCome, let us make our father drink wine and we will lie with him so that we may raise an offspring from our father.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedCome, we will give wine to drink to our father, and we will lie with him and we will raise up seed from our father.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.'
Brenton Septuagint TranslationCome and let us make our father drink wine, and let us sleep with him, and let us raise up seed from our father.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Lot and His Daughters… 31One day the older daughter said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is no man in the land to sleep with us, as is the custom over all the earth. 32Come,let us get our fatherdrunkwith wineso we can sleepwith himand preservehisline.”33So that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the firstborn went in and slept with her father; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up.…
Cross References Leviticus 18:6-7None of you are to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD. / You must not expose the nakedness of your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her.
Leviticus 18:17You must not have sexual relations with both a woman and her daughter. You are not to marry her son’s daughter or her daughter’s daughter and have sexual relations with her. They are close relatives; it is depraved.
Deuteronomy 27:22‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
2 Samuel 13:11-14And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, “Come lie with me, my sister!” / “No, my brother!” she cried. “Do not violate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! / Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.” ...
Ezekiel 16:49-50Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen.
Judges 19:24Look, let me bring out my virgin daughter and the man’s concubine, and you can use them and do with them as you wish. But do not do such a vile thing to this man.”
2 Peter 2:6-8if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly; / and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless / (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)—
Romans 1:26-27For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. / Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
1 Corinthians 5:1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
Ephesians 5:3-5But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. / Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. / For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Galatians 5:19-21The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Colossians 3:5-6Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;
Jude 1:7In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.
Treasury of Scripture Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father. Come. Genesis 11:3 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter. drink. Genesis 9:21 And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. Proverbs 23:31-33 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup,when it moveth itself aright… Habakkuk 2:15,16 Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle tohim, and makesthim drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness! … seed. Leviticus 18:6,7 None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncovertheir nakedness: Iam the LORD… Mark 12:19 Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leavehis wifebehind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. Jump to Previous AliveBedCauseDrinkFamilyFather'sLet'sOffspringPreserveSeedWineJump to Next AliveBedCauseDrinkFamilyFather'sLet'sOffspringPreserveSeedWineGenesis 19 1.Lot entertains two angels.4.The vicious Sodomites are smitten with blindness.12.Lot is warned, and in vain warns his sons-in-law.15.He is directed to flee to the mountains, but obtains leave to go into Zoar.24.Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed.26.Lot's wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt.29.Lot dwells in a cave.31.The incestuous origin of Moab and Ammon.Come, let us get our father drunk with wineThis phrase reflects the desperate and morally questionable decision made by Lot's daughters. The context is post-destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, where Lot and his daughters are isolated in a cave. The daughters' plan to intoxicate their father highlights the lack of faith and trust in God's provision. Wine, often used in biblical times for celebration and ritual, here becomes a tool for manipulation. This act contrasts with biblical teachings on honoring one's parents ( Exodus 20:12) and the dangers of drunkenness ( Proverbs 20:1). so we can sleep with him
The daughters' intention to sleep with their father is a direct violation of the moral and ethical laws later codified inLeviticus 18:6-18, which prohibits incestuous relationships. This act is driven by fear and a misunderstanding of God's promises, as they believe they are the last humans on earth. The cultural context of the time placed a high value on lineage and offspring, which may have influenced their drastic decision. This incident foreshadows the complex relationships and moral failures that will continue to challenge the descendants of Lot. and preserve his line.”
The desire to preserve their father's line underscores the importance of family lineage in ancient Near Eastern culture. The daughters' actions, though misguided, reflect a concern for legacy and continuity, which were significant in biblical narratives. This event leads to the birth of Moab and Ben-Ammi, ancestors of the Moabites and Ammonites, respectively. These nations later become adversaries of Israel, illustrating how human actions can have long-lasting consequences. The preservation of lineage is a recurring theme in Scripture, ultimately pointing to the genealogy of Jesus Christ, who fulfills God's promise of a Savior through the line of Abraham (Matthew 1:1-17). Persons / Places / Events 1. LotNephew of Abraham, who settled in Sodom. After the city's destruction, he fled to the mountains with his daughters. 2. Lot's DaughtersThe two unnamed daughters of Lot who, fearing the end of their family line, devised a plan to preserve it through their father. 3. SodomThe city destroyed by God due to its wickedness, from which Lot and his daughters escaped. 4. ZoarThe small town Lot initially fled to after Sodom's destruction before moving to the mountains. 5. The CaveThe place where Lot and his daughters took refuge, leading to the events described in Genesis 19:32. Teaching Points The Consequences of Fear and DesperationLot's daughters acted out of fear and desperation, leading to sinful decisions. We must trust God in uncertain times rather than resorting to sinful solutions. The Dangers of AlcoholThe account illustrates how alcohol can impair judgment and lead to sin. Christians are called to exercise self-control and avoid situations where alcohol might lead to poor decisions. The Importance of Godly InfluenceLot's daughters' actions reflect the moral decay of Sodom. It is crucial to surround ourselves with godly influences to maintain righteous living. Generational Impact of SinThe actions of Lot's daughters had long-term consequences, leading to the birth of the Moabites and Ammonites, who later opposed Israel. Our sins can have lasting effects beyond our immediate circumstances. God's Grace Amidst SinDespite the sinfulness of Lot's daughters, God still worked through their lineage, as Ruth, a Moabite, became part of the lineage of Christ. This shows God's ability to redeem even the most flawed situations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Genesis 19:32?
2.How does Genesis 19:32 illustrate the consequences of ignoring God's moral standards?
3.What lessons can we learn about the dangers of desperation from Genesis 19:32?
4.How does Genesis 19:32 connect with Proverbs 14:12 about the path to destruction?
5.In what ways can we guard against compromising values as seen in Genesis 19:32?
6.How can Genesis 19:32 encourage us to seek God's guidance in difficult situations?
7.Why did Lot's daughters choose to commit incest in Genesis 19:32?
8.How does Genesis 19:32 align with God's moral laws?
9.What cultural context explains the actions in Genesis 19:32?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 19?
11.What sin did Lot's daughters commit?
12.What are the genealogies and reigns of Israel's leaders?
13.Who were Moab and Ammon in biblical history?
14.What are the consequences of a father's past actions?What Does Genesis 19:32 Mean ComeThe daughters initiate a plan in the cave above Zoar, speaking to one another with urgency. • The imperative “Come” mirrors other decisive moments in Scripture, likeGenesis 11:4 where men cried, “Come, let us build ourselves a city,” showing how human schemes so often oppose God’s ways. • Their isolation after the destruction of Sodom (Genesis 19:24–26) feeds fear-driven reasoning, reminding us how loneliness can distort judgment (1 Kings 19:3–4). • God had just rescued them through angelic intervention (Genesis 19:15–17), yet they now rely on their own plan—a contrast that echoes Israel’s frequent turn from divine deliverance to self-reliance (Exodus 32:1).
Let us get our father drunk with wineThe daughters propose altering Lot’s capacity to choose. • Wine itself is a gift when used rightly (Psalm 104:15), but its abuse brings folly (Proverbs 20:1). • Noah’s post-flood drunkenness (Genesis 9:20–23) provides a sobering precedent: righteous men can stumble, and families suffer the fallout. • Scripture warns against leading others into sin (Habakkuk 2:15;Romans 14:21). Lot’s daughters move from fear to manipulation.
So we can sleep with himThe scheme crosses an explicit moral boundary. •Leviticus 18:6–7 later codifies God’s prohibition against uncovering a parent’s nakedness, indicating that this act is universally sinful, not merely culturally awkward. • Their choice reflects the moral erosion they absorbed in Sodom (2 Peter 2:7-8 notes Lot was tormented by the city’s lawless deeds, yet its influence lingered in his household). • Like Eve inGenesis 3:6, they perceive an apparent good—“preserve family”—and justify a forbidden act, illustrating how sin often masquerades as necessity.
And preserve his lineThe motive reveals both faithlessness and short-sightedness. • God had already promised to bless Abraham’s offspring (Genesis 12:2–3). As Lot was Abraham’s relative, divine providence could have secured any needed legacy. • Their human strategy parallels Sarah giving Hagar to Abraham (Genesis 16:1–2); both episodes show impatience with God’s timing. • The sons born—Moab and Ben-Ammi (Genesis 19:36–38)—became progenitors of nations that later opposed Israel (Numbers 22:3–5;Judges 11:17). God’s mercy still overruled: Ruth the Moabitess entered Messiah’s lineage (Ruth 4:13–22;Matthew 1:5).
summaryGenesis 19:32 exposes how fear and isolation can drive even rescued people to sinful extremes. The daughters’ invitation, use of wine, immoral act, and pragmatic motive illustrate mankind’s capacity to twist God’s gifts for self-made security. Yet the narrative also showcases God’s sovereignty: despite the incestuous origin of Moab and Ammon, He wove redemption through Ruth and ultimately Christ. The verse is a sober call to trust God’s promises, resist worldly influence, and refuse the temptation to achieve good ends by sinful means. (32) That we may preserve seed of our father.--This was a very strong feeling in ancient times, and affords the sole excuse for the revolting conduct of these women. The utter degradation of Lot and his family is the most painful part of his story, which thus ends in his intense shame. Verse 32. - Come, let us make our father drink wine, - either, therefore, Lot had not left Sodom totally unprovided (Inglis), or some little time had elapsed after his escaping to the mountain cave, since his daughters are provided with this intoxicating beverage - and we will He with him. Considering the town in which the daughters of Lot had been reared, the mother of whom they were the offspring, and the example they had received from their father (Ver. 8), "we can understand, though we cannot cease to abhor, their incestuous conduct" (Kalisch). Their proposal was revolting and unnatural in the extreme. By subsequent Mosaic legislation a transgression of such enormity was rendered punishable by death. Even in the present instance the perpetrators were not wholly unconscious of the wickedness of their conduct. The fact that they required a stratagem for the attainment of their purpose shows that at least they could not calculate on their father's approbation. The entire story has been regarded as the invention of later Jewish hatred to the Moabites and Ammonites (De Wette), a conjecture believed by some to be " not improbable (Rosenmüller); but if so, how should the same writer exhibit Abraham ( Genesis 18:23) as filled with compassionate tenderness towards the cities of the plain? (Havernick). That we may preserve seed of our father. Literally, quicken or vivify seed (cf. Ver. 34). Lot's daughters may be credited with whatever virtue may be supposed to reside in this motive for their conduct.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Come,לְכָ֨ה(lə·ḵāh)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walklet us get our fatherאָבִ֛ינוּ(’ā·ḇî·nū)Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 1:Fatherdrunkנַשְׁקֶ֧ה(naš·qeh)Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural
Strong's 8248:To quaff, to irrigate, furnish a, potion towith wine,יַ֖יִן(ya·yin)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3196:Wine, intoxicationso that we can sleepוְנִשְׁכְּבָ֣ה(wə·niš·kə·ḇāh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 7901:To lie downwithעִמּ֑וֹ(‘im·mōw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973:With, equally withhim and preserveוּנְחַיֶּ֥ה(ū·nə·ḥay·yeh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural
Strong's 2421:To live, to revive[his]מֵאָבִ֖ינוּ(mê·’ā·ḇî·nū)Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 1:Fatherline.”זָֽרַע׃(zā·ra‘)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2233:Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
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