Lot
Nephew of Abraham Who Settled in Sodom
Name Information
- Meaning: "Covering" or "Veil"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Lot was the nephew of Abraham who accompanied him on his journey of faith. He chose to settle near Sodom, a city known for its wickedness. Though called 'righteous' in 2 Peter 2:7 for being distressed by the sin around him, Lot’s story is a cautionary tale of compromise, worldly choices, and God’s deliverance from judgment.
⏰ Patriarchal period (c. 2000 BC)
Roles
- Sojourner
- Resident of Sodom
Relationships
- Uncle: Abraham
- Wife: Lot’s wife (unnamed)
- Daughter: Two unnamed daughters
Story
Lot journeyed with Abraham to Canaan, sharing in God’s blessings.
When their herdsmen quarreled, Abraham let Lot choose first; Lot chose the well-watered plain near Sodom.
Lot was taken captive during a war but was rescued by Abraham.
He lived in Sodom, distressed by the city’s sin, yet his family was entangled in its life.
Two angels visited Lot and warned him of coming judgment.
Lot hesitated, but the angels dragged him and his family out; his wife looked back and was turned to salt.
Lot and his daughters fled to the hills; later, his daughters sinned by making him drunk to preserve offspring, producing the Moabites and Ammonites.
Spiritual Significance
- Accompanied Abraham on his journey from Ur and Haran to Canaan.
- Chose to live near Sodom, prioritizing fertile land over godly influence.
- Taken captive in war but rescued by Abraham.
- Entertained angels unaware and was delivered from Sodom before its destruction.
- His wife looked back and became a pillar of salt, warning against divided hearts.
Christ Connection
Lot was rescued from judgment by God’s mercy; in Christ, believers are rescued from the coming wrath.
The destruction of Sodom foreshadows final judgment, from which Christ alone saves.
Jesus’ warning to 'remember Lot’s wife' points to wholehearted discipleship that values Him above the world.
What We Can Learn
- Worldly choices may bring temporary gain but lasting trouble.
- Living near sin can slowly entangle and compromise faith.
- God is merciful to rescue His people, even when they linger.
- Divided hearts, like Lot’s wife, bring destruction.
- Our legacy can be deeply shaped by our compromises.
Memory Verses
Remember Lot’s wife!
— Luke 17:32He rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked.
— 2 Peter 2:7
Key Passages
- Genesis 11:27–31
- Genesis 13–19
- 2 Peter 2:7–8
- Luke 17:28–32
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