Genesis 18:22
“And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.”
Genesis 18:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And they turned themselves from thence, and went their way to Sodom: but Abraham as yet stood before the Lord.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the men turned from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before Jehovah.
- DARBYDarby
- And the men turned thence, and went towards Sodom; and Abraham remained yet standing before Jehovah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The men turned from there, and went toward Sodom, but Abraham stood yet before Yahweh.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the men turn from thence, and go towards Sodom; and Abraham is yet standing before Jehovah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The men turned their faces from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham stood still before the Lord.
Context: Genesis 18
20And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
21I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.
22And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.
23And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?
24Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein?
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.