Genesis 19:4

But before they had gone to bed, the men of the town, all the men of Sodom, came round the house, young and old, from every part of the town;

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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:

In Context

3But he made his request more strongly, so they went with him into his house; and he got food ready for them, and made unleavened bread, of which they took.

5And crying out to Lot, they said, Where are the men who came to your house this night? Send them out to us, so that we may take our pleasure with them.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:20And the Lord said, Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is very great, and their sin is very evil,

Exodus 23:2Do not be moved to do wrong by the general opinion, or give the support of your words to a wrong decision:

Proverbs 4:16For they take no rest till they have done evil; their sleep is taken away if they have not been the cause of someone's fall.

Jeremiah 5:1Go quickly through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and get knowledge, and make a search in her wide places if there is a man, if there is one in her who is upright, who keeps faith; and she will have my forgiveness.

Micah 7:3Their hands are made ready to do evil; the ruler makes requests for money, and the judge is looking for a reward; and the great man gives decisions at his pleasure, and the right is twisted.

Romans 3:15Their feet are quick in running after blood;

Matthew Henry on Genesis 19:2-4

Assault on the House of Lot. ( b. c. 1898.) 1 And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; 2 And 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. 3 And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto… Read the whole commentary →

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