Genesis 18:20

Translations

Modern

Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,

Traditional

And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;

Literal

And YHWH said, “Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and because their sin is very grievous,

Latin

Dixit itaque Dominus: Clamor Sodomorum et Gomorrhæ multiplicatus est, et peccatum eorum aggravatum est nimis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,

Notes

Genesis 18:20

The outcry: See Ezekiel 16:49–50.

Genesis 18:20–21

God, who knows everything, was cautious in his judgment. He knew the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah. This careful examination showed God's justice in a way humans could understand. He would not destroy the people unless he was certain they were wicked.

Genesis 18:16–33

God trusted Abraham as his prophet (18:16–21; see 20:7). In return, Abraham pleaded that God would save Sodom (18:23–32; see Hebrews 7:23–26). God can do anything he wants. This passage confirms it will be fair and right.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Symbolic Numbers The Dangers of Sin

Events

Sodom Destroyedc. 1897 BC

Related verses

Genesis 19:13
…because we are about to destroy this place. For the outcry to the LORD against its people is so great that He has sent us to destroy it.”
Ezekiel 16:49–50
Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy.
Isaiah 3:9
The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves.
Genesis 13:13
But the men of Sodom were wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD.
Genesis 4:10
“What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.
James 5:4
Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
Jeremiah 14:7
Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.
Isaiah 5:7
For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress.

Places

Gomorrah: Wicked city destroyed by God along with Sodom Sodom: Wicked city destroyed by God for its sins

Glossary

Abraham Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Hebron (Place) Mamre (Place) Patriarchs, Period of the Peter, Second Letter of Prayer Presence of God Sodom and Gomorrah

Topics

Communion: Abraham Condescension of God: Enters Into Covenant with Abraham God: Appearances of To Abraham God: Judge, and his Justice Gomorrah: Wickedness of National Sins: Sodom and Gomorrah Sin: Punishment of Sin: The Sodomites Sodom: Abraham's Intercession For Wicked (People): Described

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