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# my masters
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This was a term of respect [Lot](rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/lot) used for the angels.
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# I urge you to turn aside into your servant's house
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"Please come and stay in your servant's house"
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# your servant's house
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[Lot](rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/lot) refers to himself as their servant in order to show them respect. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
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# wash your feet
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People liked to wash their feet after traveling.
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# rise up early
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"wake up early"
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# we will spend the night
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When the two angels said this, they were referring only to themselves, not to [Lot](rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/lot). The two of them planned to spend the night in the square. Some languages would use the exclusive form of "we" here. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
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# town square
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This is a public, outdoor place in the town.
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