And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
My lords, turn in - [Hebrew, 'ªdonay (H113)]. This is the only passage where the word is coupled with a plural verb.
Tarry all night. Here is an offer of the same generous hospitalities as described in the preceding chapter, and which are still spontaneously practiced in the small towns.
Nay; but we will abide in the street all night. Where there are no inns, and travelers have no acquaintance, it is not uncommon for them to sleep in the street, wrapped up in their cloaks. Strangers frequently decline the first offer of an invitation in the same way as the angels did, until hospitality is pressed upon them.