Genesis 18:16
“And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.”
Genesis 18:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when the men rose up from thence, they turned their eyes towards Sodom: and Abraham walked with them, bringing them on the way.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.
- DARBYDarby
- And the men rose up thence, and looked toward Sodom; and Abraham went with them to conduct them.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The men rose up from there, and looked toward Sodom. Abraham went with them to see them on their way.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the men rise from thence, and look on the face of Sodom, and Abraham is going with them to send them away;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The men got up from there and looked toward Sodom, and Abraham went with them to send them on their way.
Context: Genesis 18
14Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
15Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.
16And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.
17And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;
18Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
About Genesis 18: The Birth of Isaac Promised
God visits Abraham and tells him that Sarah will have a son, despite her old age. Abraham laughs at the idea, but Sarah becomes pregnant and gives birth to Isaac.
Commentary
Genesis 18 is a chapter that focuses on the visit of three men to Abraham and Sarah. These men are later revealed to be angels sent by God to announce to Abraham and Sarah that they will have a son. This is a significant moment in the Bible as it marks the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations.