Genesis 19:26

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 19:26

BSB

But Lot's wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.

AKJV

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

CPDV

And his wife, looking behind herself, was turned into a statue of salt.

ERV

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

NHEB

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

SMT

And his wife will look hack from behind him, and will become a pillar of salt.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 19:26

ButhiswifeH802Noun FemininelookedbackH5027frombehindhimH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionandshebecameapillarH5333Noun MasculineofsaltH4417Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 19:26

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

Overview of Genesis 19:26

Summary

Lot's wife disobeys command and becomes salt

Place

Plain of Jordan

Event

Lot's wife transformed to salt

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC