Genesis 19:22
“Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.”
Genesis 19:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Make haste and be saved there, because I cannot do any thing till thou go in thither. Therefore the name of that city was called Segor.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.
- DARBYDarby
- Haste, escape thither; for I cannot do anything until thou art come there. Therefore the name of the city is called Zoar.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Hurry, escape there, for I can't do anything until you get there. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- haste, escape thither, for I am not able to do anything till thine entering thither;' therefore hath he calleth the name of the city Zoar.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Hurry, escape there, for I cannot do anything until you arrive." Therefore, the city was named Zoar.
Context: Genesis 19
20Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.
21And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken.
22Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.
23The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar.
24Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;
About Genesis 19: The Destruction of Sodom
God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah because of the wickedness of their inhabitants. Abraham's nephew Lot and his family were saved from the destruction.
Commentary
Genesis 19 is a powerful chapter that tells the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. It begins with two angels arriving in Sodom and being welcomed by Lot, who is Abraham's nephew. Lot offers the angels hospitality and protection from the wickedness of the city. The angels warn Lot and his family to flee the city before it is destroyed. Lot hesitates, but eventually agrees and takes his family out of the city.