unfoldingWord_en_tn/gen/19/16.md

## But he lingered ##

This can be translated as "But Lot hesitated" or "But Lot did not start to leave."

## So the men grabbed ##

"So the two men grabbed" or "So the angels grabbed"

## was merciful to him ##

"had compassion on Lot"

## When they had brought them out ##

"When the two men had brought Lot's family out"

## Run for your lives! ##

"Run away and save your lives!"

## so you are not swept away ##

AT: "or else God will destroy you along with the people of the city" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])