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:”
Genesis 19:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But before they went to bed, the men of the city beset the house both young and old, all the people together.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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;
- DARBYDarby
- Before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, surrounded the house, from the youngest to the oldest all the people from every quarter.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, surrounded the house, both young and old, all the people from every quarter.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Before they lie down, the men of the city ; men of Sodom ; have come round about against the house, from young even unto aged, all the people from the extremity;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Before they went to bed, the men of the city, both young and old, surrounded the house from every direction.
Context: Genesis 19
2And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.
3And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.
4But 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:
5And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
6And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
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.