Genesis 19:13

For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 19:13

BSB
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."
AKJV
For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD has sent us to destroy it.
CPDV
For we will eliminate this place, because the outcry among them has increased before the Lord, who sent us to destroy them."
ERV
for we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.
NHEB
for we will destroy this place, because the outcry against them has grown great before the LORD that he has sent us to destroy it."
SMT
For we destroy this place, for their cry was great at the face of Jehovah; and Jehovah will send us to destroy it.

Commentary for Genesis 19:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 19:13
Summary
Angels explain divine mission to destroy Sodom
Place
Sodom
Event
Angels announce city's destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment