jjf1990 wrote:Genesis 19:4-11
But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter: And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men(Angels) which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them..
NASB:
Ge 19:5 and they called to Lot and said to him, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us that we may have relations with them."
NIV:
Ge 19:5 They called to Lot, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we can have sex with them."
Hebrew: yada`
1) to know
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to know
1a1a) to know, learn to know
1a1b) to perceive
1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern
1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish
1a1e) to know by experience
1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess
1a1g) to consider
1a2) to know, be acquainted with
1a3) to know (a person carnally)
1a4) to know how, be skilful in
1a5) to have knowledge, be wise
Yes it is possible that Qal in this case is to be aquainted with,I doubt it but still possible. Nothing about any other past, present or future ever excuses my actions today or justifies them even if the entire world were composed of practicing homosexuals having sex with the same sex.