Genesis 19:24

Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 19:24

BSB

Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah-from the LORD out of the heavens.

AKJV

Then the LORD rained on Sodom and on Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;

CPDV

Therefore, the Lord rained upon Sodom and Gomorrah sulphur and fire, from the Lord, out of heaven.

ERV

Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;

NHEB

Then the LORD rained on Sodom and on Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the sky.

SMT

And Jehovah rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah, sulphur and fire from Jehovah out of the heavens.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 19:24

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Commentary for Genesis 19:24

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

Overview of Genesis 19:24

Summary

God rains fire and brimstone on wicked cities

Place

Sodom and Gomorrah

Event

God destroys Sodom and Gomorrah

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC