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Genesis 18:20-22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Genesis 18:20-22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is immense, and their sin is extremely serious. 21 I will go down(A) to see if what they have done justifies the cry that has come up to Me. If not, I will find out.”
22 The men turned from there and went toward Sodom(B) while Abraham remained standing before the Lord.[a]
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- Genesis 18:22 Ancient Jewish tradition reads while the Lord remained standing before Abraham
Genesis 18:20-22
New International Version
Genesis 18:20-22
New International Version
20 Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom(A) and Gomorrah is so great(B) and their sin so grievous(C) 21 that I will go down(D) and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I will know.”
22 The men(E) turned away and went toward Sodom,(F) but Abraham remained standing before the Lord.[a](G)
Footnotes
- Genesis 18:22 Masoretic Text; an ancient Hebrew scribal tradition but the Lord remained standing before Abraham
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