18 since Abraham will surely become a great and [a]mighty nation, and in him (A)all the nations of the earth will be blessed? 19 For I have [b](B)chosen him, so that he may (C)command his children and his household after him to (D)keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham (E)what He has spoken about him.” 20 And the Lord said, “(F)The outcry of Sodom and Gomorrah is indeed great, and their sin is exceedingly grave.

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  1. Genesis 18:18 Or populous
  2. Genesis 18:19 Lit known

18 Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation,(A) and all nations on earth will be blessed through him.[a] 19 For I have chosen him(B), so that he will direct his children(C) and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord(D) by doing what is right and just,(E) so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.”(F)

20 Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom(G) and Gomorrah is so great(H) and their sin so grievous(I)

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  1. Genesis 18:18 Or will use his name in blessings (see 48:20)