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Genesis 19:21

“Fine—I'll do as you ask,” he replied. “I won't destroy this town you've mentioned.

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In The King James Version

And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken.

In Context

20Look, there's a town nearby that's close enough to run to, and it's so small. Please let me run there—it's really very small. It would save my life.”

22But hurry up and run there quickly, because I can't do anything until you get there.” (This is why the town was called Zoar.)

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Cross References

Genesis 12:2I will make you the ancestor of a great nation and I will bless you. I will make sure you have a great reputation and that you are a blessing to others.

Exodus 33:17The Lord told Moses, “I promise to do what you've asked, because I'm happy with you and I know you personally.”

Psalms 34:15The Lord watches over those who do right, and he hears when they cry for help.

Psalms 145:19He satisfies the needs of those who follow him. He hears their cries for help and he saves them.

Matthew 12:20He won't break a damaged reed, And he won't extinguish a smoking wick, Until he has proved that his judgment is right,

Hebrews 2:17That's why it was necessary for him to become like his brothers in everything, so that he could become a merciful and trustworthy high priest in the things of God, to forgive his people's sins.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 19:16-24

15 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16 And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city. 17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind… Read the whole commentary →

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