Genesis 19:23

What does Genesis 19:23 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 19:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot came unto Zoar.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot came unto Zoar.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The sun was up when Lot came to Zoar.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The sun hath gone out on the earth, and Lot hath entered into Zoar,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The sun was risen upon the earth, and Lot entered into Segor.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The sun rose upon the earth when Lot came to Zoar.

Context

v.22Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.

v.23This passage

v.24Then Jehovah rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from Jehovah out of heaven;

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