Genesis 19:3

³ And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

Arcana Coelestia #2358

2358. 'And he said' means an earnest appeal. This is clear from what follows next, thus without further explanation.

Thanks to the Swedenborg Society for the permission to use this translation.