Genesis 19:13
For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them has been great before LORD. And LORD has sent us to destroy it.
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Genesis 13:13Now the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked and sinners against LORD.
Numbers 16:21Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.
Psalms 11:5LORD tries the righteous man, but his soul hates the wicked man and him who loves violence.
Isaiah 36:10And have I now come up without LORD against this land to destroy it? LORD said to me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.
Ezekiel 9:5And to the others he said in my hearing, Go ye through the city after him, and smite. Let not your eye spare, nor have ye pity.
Matthew 13:49So it will be at the end of the age. The heavenly agents will come forth, and separate the bad from among the righteous,
Matthew Henry on Genesis 19:13-15
Rescue of Lot out of Sodom. ( b. c. 1898.) 12 And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place: 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. 14 And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city.… Read the whole commentary →