Genesis 19:13
For we will destroy this place, because the cry against them is waxed great before the face of the Lord; and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it.
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Genesis 13:13But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly.
Numbers 16:21Separate yourselves from the midst of this congregation, and I will make an end of them in a moment.
Psalms 11:5The Lord proveth the righteous; but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Isaiah 36:10And now am I come up without the Lord ['s will] against this land to destroy it? The Lord hath said unto me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.
Ezekiel 9:5And to the others he said before my ears, Pass ye through the city after him, and smite: let your eye not look with pity, and do not spare;
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 →