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Genesis 19:13

Genesis 19:13
For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For we will destroy this place,.... Or "we are destroying it" (p), are about to do it, and will quickly and immediately…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 19:1-38

- The Destruction of Sodom and Amorah 9. גשׁ־<הלאה gesh-hāl'âh, “approach to a distant point,” stand back. 11. סנורים…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 19:12-14

We have here the preparation for Lot's deliverance.

I. Notice is given him of the approach of Sodom's ruin: We will…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

we will destroy See Gen 19:19.

the cry of them i.e. the cry against the people of Sodom; see note on Gen 18:20.

the Lord…