Genesis 18:20
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
American King James Version (AKJV)
And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Jehovah said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And the Lord said, Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is very great, and their sin is very evil,
Webster's Revision
And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
World English Bible
Yahweh said, "Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous,
English Revised Version (ERV)
And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;
Clarke's Genesis 18:20 Bible Commentary
Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah - See note on Genesis 13:13.
Barnes's Genesis 18:20 Bible Commentary
The Lord now proceeds to unfold his design. There is justice in every step of the divine procedure. He comes down to inquire and act according to the merits of the case. The men now depart on their errand; but Abraham still stands before the Lord.
