Genesis 19:4

But before they had lain down, the people of Sodom, both young and old, all the people from every quarter, surrounded the house.

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In The King James Version

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 urged them so strongly that they went with him and entered his house. He made a feast for them and baked bread made without yeast, and they ate.

5They called out to Lot, ‘Where are the men who came in to you tonight? Bring them out to us so we can rape them.’

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Cross References

Genesis 18:20The Lord said, ‘The complaint has come that the people of Sodom and Gomorrah have committed great and terrible sins.

Micah 7:3Their hands know well how to do evil, the officer and judge demands a bribe, the high official decides as he pleases and they conspire to pervert justice.

Romans 3:15“Swift are their feet to shed 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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