Genesis 18:22

“And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodome: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was still standing before the LORD.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the men turned from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the men, turning from that place, went on to Sodom: but Abraham was still waiting before the Lord.
- Basic English Bible

And the men turned thence, and went towards Sodom; and Abraham remained yet standing before Jehovah.
- Darby Bible

And the men turned their faces from thence, and went towards Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.
- Webster's Bible

The men turned from there, and went toward Sodom, but Abraham stood yet before Yahweh.
- World English Bible

and the men turn from thence, and go towards Sodom; and Abraham is yet standing before Jehovah.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the men turned from thence, and went toward Sodom; but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 18:22


18:21 I will go down now and see - Not as if there were any thing concerning which God is in doubt; but he is pleased thus to express himself after the manner of men.

18:23 Abraham drew near - This expression intimates, A holy concern. A holy confidence; he drew near with an assurance of faith, drew near as a prince, #Job 31:37|.


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