Lot was hardly a coward. He was placed in a difficult situation. By saying that the visitors had “come under the shadow ” of his roof, Lot indicated that he felt compelled to provide protection and refuge for them.
این گفتهٔ لوط که میهمانان « زیر سایهٔ سقف من آمده‌اند » حاکی از این موضوع است که او کاملاً خود را موظف می‌دانست از آنان محافظت و مراقبت کند .‏