New International VersionSo they got their father to drink wine that night also, and the younger daughter went in and slept with him. Again he was not aware of it when she lay down or when she got up.
New Living TranslationSo that night they got him drunk with wine again, and the younger daughter went in and had intercourse with him. As before, he was unaware of her lying down or getting up again.
English Standard VersionSo they made their father drink wine that night also. And the younger arose and lay with him, and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose.
Berean Standard BibleSo again that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the younger daughter went in and slept with him; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up.
King James BibleAnd they made their father drink wine that night also: and the younger arose, and lay with him; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose.
New King James VersionThen they made their father drink wine that night also. And the younger arose and lay with him, and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose.
New American Standard BibleSo they had their father drink wine that night too, and the younger got up and slept with him; and he did not know when she lay down or got up.
NASB 1995So they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose.
NASB 1977So they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose.
Legacy Standard BibleSo they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose.
Amplified BibleSo they gave their father wine that night also, and the younger got up and lay with him; and again he did not know when she lay down or when she got up.
Christian Standard BibleThat night they again got their father to drink wine, and the younger went and slept with him; he did not know when she lay down or when she got up.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThat night they again got their father to drink wine, and the younger went and slept with him; he did not know when she lay down or when she got up.
American Standard VersionAnd they made their father drink wine that night also; and the younger arose, and lay with him; and he knew not when she lay down, nor when she arose.
Contemporary English VersionThat night they got their father drunk, and this time the younger sister slept with him. But once again he was too drunk even to know she was there.
English Revised VersionAnd they made their father drink wine that night also: and the younger arose, and lay with him; and he knew not when she lay down, nor when she arose.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThat night they gave their father wine to drink again. Then the younger one went to bed with him. He didn't know when she came to bed or when she got up.
Good News TranslationSo that night they got him drunk, and the younger daughter had intercourse with him. Again he was so drunk that he didn't know it.
International Standard VersionSo they made their father drink wine that night as well, so he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up.
NET BibleSo they made their father drunk that night as well, and the younger one came and had sexual relations with him. But he was not aware that she had sexual relations with him and then got up.
New Heart English BibleThey made their father drink wine that night also. The younger went and slept with him. He did not know when she lay down, nor when she got up.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd they made their father drink wine that night also: and the younger arose and lay with him; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo again that night they got their father drunk with wine, and the younger daughter went in and slept with him; he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up.
World English BibleThey made their father drink wine that night also. The younger went and lay with him. He didn’t know when she lay down, nor when she got up. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they cause their father to drink wine on that night also, and the younger rises and lies with him, and he has not known in her lying down or in her rising up.
Young's Literal Translation And they cause their father to drink wine on that night also, and the younger riseth and lieth with him, and he hath not known in her lying down, or in her rising up.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd they will give their father wine to drink also in that night, and the small will arise and will he down with him, and he will not know in her lying down and her rising up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger daughter went in, and lay with him: and neither then did he perceive when she lay down, nor when she rose up.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd then they gave their father wine to drink that night also, and the younger daughter went in, and slept with him. And not even then did he perceive when she lay down, or when she rose up.
New American BibleSo that night, too, they plied their father with wine, and then the younger one went in and lay with him; but he was not aware of her lying down or getting up.
New Revised Standard VersionSo they made their father drink wine that night also; and the younger rose, and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down or when she rose. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they made their father drink wine that night also; and the younger went in and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down, nor when she arose.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd they gave wine to drink also that night to their father, and the younger entered and she lay with him, and he did know her lying down or her rising up. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they made their father drink wine that night also. And the younger arose, and lay with him; and he knew not when she lay down, nor when she arose.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationSo they made their father drink wine in that night also, and the younger went in and slept with her father, and he knew not when he slept, nor when he arose.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Lot and His Daughters… 34The next day the older daughter said to the younger, “Look, I slept with my father last night. Let us get him drunk with wine again tonight so you can go in and sleep with him and we can preserve our father’s line.” 35So againthatnightthey got their fatherdrunkwith wine,and the younger daughterwent inand sleptwith him;he was notawarewhen she lay downor when she got up.36Thus both of Lot’s daughters became pregnant by their father.…
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 18:29Therefore anyone who commits any of these abominations must be cut off from among his people.
Deuteronomy 27:20‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he has violated his father’s marriage bed.’ 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.
Proverbs 23:31-33Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. / In the end it bites like a snake and stings like a viper. / Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will utter perversities.
Habakkuk 2:15Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness!
Romans 1:24-27Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. / They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. / For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. ...
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.
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.
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.
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;
1 Timothy 1:9-10We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, / for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching
Hebrews 12:16See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright.
Treasury of Scripture And they made their father drink wine that night also: and the younger arose, and lay with him; and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose. Psalm 8:4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Proverbs 24:16 For a justman falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Ecclesiastes 7:26 And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heartis snares and nets,and her handsas bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. Jump to Previous AwareBedCauseDaughterDrinkLayNightPerceivedRisethRisingWineYoungerJump to Next AwareBedCauseDaughterDrinkLayNightPerceivedRisethRisingWineYoungerGenesis 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.So again that nightThis phrase indicates a continuation of events from the previous night, highlighting a repeated action. The context is the aftermath of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, where Lot and his daughters have taken refuge in a cave. The repetition underscores the desperation and misguided actions of Lot's daughters, who believed they needed to preserve their family line. they got their father drunk with wine
Wine in biblical times was a common beverage, often used in celebrations and religious rituals. However, its misuse is frequently warned against in Scripture (Proverbs 20:1,Ephesians 5:18). The daughters' use of wine to intoxicate Lot reflects a moral decline and a lack of faith in God's provision, contrasting with the biblical ideal of sobriety and righteousness. and the younger daughter went in and slept with him
This act is a continuation of the incestuous relationship initiated by the older daughter. It reflects the cultural and moral decay that can occur when individuals are removed from a community of faith and accountability. The act is reminiscent of the moral failures seen in other parts of Genesis, such as the sin of Ham (Genesis 9:20-25). he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up
Lot's lack of awareness underscores his vulnerability and the complete control his daughters had over the situation. This phrase highlights the consequences of excessive drinking, which leads to a loss of self-control and awareness. It also serves as a narrative device to emphasize Lot's passive role in the events, contrasting with his earlier active role in choosing to live near Sodom (Genesis 13:12-13).
This passage, while troubling, serves as a reminder of the complexities of human sin and the need for divine grace. It also foreshadows the future enmity between the descendants of Lot's daughters, the Moabites and Ammonites, and the Israelites, illustrating the long-term consequences of sin. Persons / Places / Events 1. LotNephew of Abraham, who settled in Sodom. After the city's destruction, he lived in a cave with his daughters. 2. Lot's DaughtersThe two 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, leading Lot and his daughters to flee. 4. The CaveThe place where Lot and his daughters took refuge after fleeing Zoar, symbolizing isolation and desperation. 5. WineUsed by Lot's daughters to intoxicate their father, highlighting the moral decline and desperation in their actions. Teaching Points The Consequences of IsolationLot's separation from society led to desperate actions. We must seek community and accountability to avoid moral decline. The Dangers of IntoxicationAlcohol can impair judgment and lead to sin. Christians are called to be sober-minded and vigilant. The Importance of Trusting GodLot's daughters acted out of fear and lack of faith. We should trust God's provision and timing rather than taking matters into our own hands. Generational Impact of SinThe actions of Lot's daughters had long-term consequences, leading to the Moabites and Ammonites. Our choices can affect future generations. God's Grace Amidst SinDespite the sin, God’s grace is evident as He continues His plan through flawed individuals. We can find hope in God's redemptive power. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Genesis 19:35?
2.How does Genesis 19:35 illustrate consequences of ignoring God's moral standards?
3.What lessons can we learn about family dynamics from Genesis 19:35?
4.How does Genesis 19:35 connect with the theme of sin in Romans 1:24?
5.How can we apply Genesis 19:35 to uphold purity in our lives today?
6.What role does accountability play in preventing sin, as seen in Genesis 19:35?
7.Why did Lot's daughters choose to intoxicate him in Genesis 19:35?
8.How does Genesis 19:35 reflect on the morality of Lot's daughters?
9.What cultural context explains the actions in Genesis 19:35?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 19?
11.What sin did Lot's daughters commit?
12.Why does God allow Lot's daughters to commit incest, yet punish others for lesser sexual sins?
13.How do we explain the moral implications and consistency with the rest of Scripture regarding Lot's daughters' actions in Genesis 19:30-38?
14.What are the consequences of a father's past actions?What Does Genesis 19:35 Mean So again that night– The wording “again” shows this is the second evening of a deliberate plan (see v. 33). – Lot’s daughters act in a pattern, illustrating persistence in a sinful scheme; contrast this with Joseph’s repeated refusal of Potiphar’s wife inGenesis 39:10. – The night setting evokes secrecy, paralleling judges who “loved darkness rather than light” (John 3:19).
they got their father drunk with wine– The daughters repeat the tactic of v. 33, demonstrating how sin often recycles the same lure (Proverbs 23:29-35). – Lot’s intoxication removes his discernment, echoing Noah’s drunken vulnerability inGenesis 9:20-23. – Scripture warns that drunkenness leads to moral blindness (Ephesians 5:18;Habakkuk 2:15).
and the younger daughter went in– The younger follows the elder’s lead (v. 34), showing how one sin influences another (1 Corinthians 15:33). – Initiative here is misplaced; godly initiative seeks righteousness (Psalm 34:14). – The “going in” signals premeditation, not passion, mirroring Tamar’s calculated deception inGenesis 38:14-18.
and slept with him– The act is incest, expressly condemned later inLeviticus 18:6-7. – Though culture might excuse survival motives, the moral law of God stands timeless (Matthew 5:18). – The resulting pregnancies birth Moab and Ammon (v. 37-38), whose nations become persistent foes of Israel (Numbers 22:3-4;Judges 3:12-14), showing how sin’s consequences outlive the moment.
he was not aware when she lay down or when she got up– Lot’s ignorance underscores the depth of his compromised state; compare Samson’s unawareness when the LORD left him (Judges 16:20). – Scripture holds him responsible despite his blackout; accountability before God is not removed by ignorance (Romans 14:12). – The detail highlights that the daughters, not circumstances, orchestrated the sin, reminding believers that temptation originates in human desire (James 1:14-15).
summaryGenesis 19:35 portrays the second calculated night in which Lot’s daughters exploit their father’s drunkenness to continue their incestuous plan. The verse exposes the destructive cycle of sin: persistent plotting, impaired judgment through intoxication, deliberate action, moral transgression, and ignorance that does not erase responsibility. This snapshot warns believers to flee the deceitfulness of sin, guard against impaired discernment, and trust God’s provision rather than scheming solutions born of fear or desperation. Verse 35. - And they made their father drink wine that night also. The facility with which Lot allowed himself to be inebriated by his daughters Clericus regards as a sign that before this the old man had been accustomed to over-indulgence in wine. The inference, however, of Kalisch, that because "Lot's excess in the enjoyment of wine is no more blamed than it was in Noah," "the narrative exempts him from all serious reproach," can scarcely be admitted. And the younger arose, and lay with him (following the bad example of her sister); and he perceived not when she lay down, nor when she arose ( vide supra, Ver. 33).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew So againגַּ֣ם(gam)Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, andthatהַה֛וּא(ha·hū)Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, arenightבַּלַּ֧יְלָה(bal·lay·lāh)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915:A twist, night, adversitythey got their fatherאֲבִיהֶ֖ן(’ă·ḇî·hen)Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine plural
Strong's 1:Fatherdrunkוַתַּשְׁקֶ֜יןָ(wat·taš·qe·nā)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 8248:To quaff, to irrigate, furnish a, potion towith wine,יָ֑יִן(yā·yin)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3196:Wine, intoxicationand the younger [daughter]הַצְּעִירָה֙(haṣ·ṣə·‘î·rāh)Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 6810:Little, insignificant, youngwentוַתָּ֤קָם(wat·tā·qām)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, standand sleptוַתִּשְׁכַּ֣ב(wat·tiš·kaḇ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7901:To lie downwith him;עִמּ֔וֹ(‘im·mōw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973:With, equally withhe was notוְלֹֽא־(wə·lō-)Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, noawareיָדַ֥ע(yā·ḏa‘)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045:To knowwhen she lay downבְּשִׁכְבָ֖הּ(bə·šiḵ·ḇāh)Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7901:To lie downor when she got up.וּבְקֻמָֽהּ׃(ū·ḇə·qu·māh)Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, stand
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