Genesis 18:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,”
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“Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Jehovah said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Jehovah saith, `The cry of Sodom and Gomorrah--because great; and their sin--because exceeding grievous:”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 18:20 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 4:10“What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.
- Genesis 6:12And God looked upon the earth and saw that it was corrupt; for all living creatures on the earth had corrupted their ways.
- Genesis 13:13But the men of Sodom were wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD.
- Genesis 19:13because we are about to destroy this place. For the outcry to the LORD against its people is so great that He has sent us to destroy it.”
- Isaiah 3:9The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves.
- Isaiah 5:7For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress.
- Jeremiah 14:7Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.
- Ezekiel 16:49Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy.
- James 5:4Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
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