Genesis 18:21

I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.

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Other Translations for Genesis 18:21

BSB

I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out."

AKJV

I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come to me; and if not, I will know.

CPDV

I will descend and see whether they have fulfilled the work of the outcry that has reached me, or whether it is not so, in order that I may know."

ERV

I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.

NHEB

I will go down now, and see whether they have done entirely according to the outcry which has come to me. And if not, I will know."

SMT

I will go now and see whether they did wholly according to its cry coming to me; and if not, I shall know.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 18:21

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Commentary for Genesis 18:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 18:21

Summary

Divine plan to investigate moral conditions

Place

Sodom

Event

God announces investigation

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC