Genesis 19:4

Ere yet they lay down, the men of the city—the men of Sodom, had come round against the house, from youth even unto age,—all the people from every quarter,

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 became exceeding urgent with them, so they turned aside unto him and entered into his house,—and he made for them a banquet, unleavened cakes, also did he bake, and they did eat.

5And they called unto Lot and said to him, Where are the men who have come in unto thee tonight? Bring them forth unto us, and let us know them!

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Cross References

Genesis 18:20So Yahweh said, The outcry of Sodom and Gomorrah, because it hath become great,—And their sin, because it hath become exceeding grievous,

Exodus 23:2Thou shalt not follow multitudes to commit wickedness,—neither shalt thou answer in a quarrel, so as to turn away after multitudes to mislead,

Proverbs 4:16For they sleep not, unless they can do mischief,—They rob themselves of their sleep, if they cannot cause someone to stumble,

Jeremiah 5:1Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, And see I pray you and know and seek out in the broad places thereof, Whether ye can find, a man, Whether there is one Doing justice Demanding fidelity,—That I may pardon her.

Micah 7:3Of wickedness with both hands to make sure, the ruler, doth make demand—and the judge—for a recompense,—and, as for the great man, he, is putting into words the desire of his soul, So have they woven the net!

Romans 3:15Swift, 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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