Genesis 19:4

But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:

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Other Translations for Genesis 19:4

BSB
Before they had gone to bed, all the men of the city of Sodom, both young and old, surrounded the house.
AKJV
But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:
CPDV
But before they went to bed, the men of the city surrounded the house, from boys to old men, all the people together.
ERV
But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both young and old, all the people from every quarter;
NHEB
But before they could lie down to sleep, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, surrounded the house, both young and old, all the people from every quarter.
SMT
Before the men of the city shall lie down, the men of Sodom surrounded the house about, from youth, even to old age, all the people from the end.

Commentary for Genesis 19:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 19:4
Summary
City residents surround house seeking visitors
Place
Sodom
Event
Sodomites surround Lot's house
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative