Genesis 18:26

And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.

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Other Translations for Genesis 18:26

BSB
So the LORD replied, "If I find fifty righteous ones within the city of Sodom, on their account I will spare the whole place."
AKJV
And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.
CPDV
And the Lord said to him, "If I find in Sodom fifty of the just in the midst of the city, I will release the entire place because of them."
ERV
And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sake.
NHEB
The LORD said, "If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sake."
SMT
And Jehovah will say, If I shall find in Sodom fifty just, in the midst of the city, I forgive all the place for their sakes.

Commentary for Genesis 18:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 18:26
Summary
Divine acceptance of fifty righteous condition
Place
Sodom
Event
God agrees to spare for righteousness
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Promise