Genesis 18:20
World English Bible (WEB)
The LORD said, “Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous,
In context
18 since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed in him?
19 For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that the LORD may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.”
20 The LORD said, “Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous,
21 I will go down now, and see whether their deeds are as bad as the reports which have come to me. If not, I will know.”
22 The men turned from there, and went toward Sodom, but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.
Genesis 18:20 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The LORD said, “Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous,
- KJV King James Version
- And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,
- ASV American Standard Version
- And Jehovah said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And Jehovah saith, 'The cry of Sodom and Gomorrah — because great; and their sin — because exceeding grievous:
- DBY Darby Translation
- And Jehovah said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grievous,
- WBS Webster Bible
- And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;