Lot
Lot in the Bible — son of Haran (GEN 11:27), nephew of Abram (GEN 12:5). Referenced in 7 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “Lotan, wrapt up; hidden; covered; myrrh; rosin”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 7 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 6 connections
Biography
Abraham's nephew who traveled with him to Canaan. Lot chose to live in the well-watered plain near Sodom despite its wickedness. When God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, angels rescued Lot and his family, though his wife looked back and became a pillar of salt. Peter calls Lot a righteous man tormented by the wickedness around him.
Significance
Lot demonstrates the danger of choosing worldly prosperity over spiritual separation. His rescue from Sodom prefigures God's deliverance of believers from judgment.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- לֽוֹט
- Transliteration
- lot
- Meaning
- to cover, enfold
- Greek
- Λωτ
- Reference
- GEN 11:27
- Strong's
- H3876
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lot in the Bible?
Lot is described in the Bible as son of Haran (GEN 11:27), nephew of Abram (GEN 12:5).
What does the name Lot mean?
The name Lot means “Lotan, wrapt up; hidden; covered; myrrh; rosin” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.