Genesis 18:29

And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for forty's sake.

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Other Translations for Genesis 18:29

BSB
Once again Abraham spoke to the LORD, "Suppose forty are found there?" He answered, "On account of the forty, I will not do it."
AKJV
And he spoke to him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for forty's sake.
CPDV
And again he said to him, "But if forty were found there, what would you do?" He said, "I will not strike, for the sake of the forty."
ERV
And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for the forty's sake.
NHEB
He spoke to him yet again, and said, "What if there are forty found there?" He said, "I will not do it for the forty's sake."
SMT
And he added yet to speak to him, and he will say, If forty shall be found there? And he will say, I will not do for sake of forty.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 18:29

AndhespakeH1696VerbuntohimyetagainH3254VerbandsaidH559VerbPeradventurethereshallbefortyH705foundH4672VerbthereAndhesaidH559VerbIwillnotdoH6213Verbitforforty'sH705sake

Commentary for Genesis 18:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 18:29
Summary
Further negotiation at forty righteous threshold
Place
Sodom
Event
Abraham continues negotiating thresholds
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prayer