Genesis 19:13

KJV

For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the Lord; and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it.

— Genesis 19:13, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Genesis Chapter 19 connects to 10 cross-references. Two angels rescue Lot from Sodom just before God rains fire and sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah, destroying all inhabitants; Lot's wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt. Lot and his daughters flee to a cave, where the …

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Other Translations

ASV

for we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxed great before Jehovah; and Jehovah hath sent us to destroy it.

YLT

for we are destroying this place, for their cry hath been great <FI>before<Fi> the face of Jehovah, and Jehovah doth send us to destroy it.'

BBE

For we are about to send destruction on this place, because a great outcry against them has come to the ears of the Lord; and the Lord has sent us to put an end to the town.

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