Genesis 19:22

Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.

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Other Translations for Genesis 19:22

BSB
Hurry! Run there quickly, for I cannot do anything until you reach it." That is why the town was called Zoar.
AKJV
Haste you, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till you be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.
CPDV
Hurry and be saved there. For I cannot do anything until you enter there." For this reason, the name of that city is called Zoar.
ERV
Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.
NHEB
Hurry, escape there, for I can't do anything until you get there." Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.
SMT
Hasten, to escape there, for I shall not be able to do the word till thy coming there: for this the name of the city was called Zoar.

Commentary for Genesis 19:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 19:22
Summary
Angel confirms Zoar's safety and urges haste
Place
Zoar
Event
Angel confirms Zoar's preservation
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative