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Genesis 19:4

What does Genesis 19:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 19:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both young and old, all the people from every quarter;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both young and old, all the people from every quarter;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But before they had gone to bed, the men of the town, all the men of Sodom, came round the house, young and old, from every part of the town;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Before they lie down, the men of the city--men of Sodom--have come round about against the house, from young even unto aged, all the people from the extremity;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But before they went to bed, the men of the city beset the house, both young and old, all the people together.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, surrounded the house, from the youngest to the oldest — all the people from every quarter.

Context

v.3And he urged them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

v.4This passage

v.5and they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men that came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 13:13

    Now the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners against Jehovah exceedingly.

  • Proverbs 4:16

    For they sleep not, except they do evil; And their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.

  • Micah 7:3

    Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge is ready for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the evil desire of his soul: thus they weave it together.

  • Genesis 18:20

    And Jehovah said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;

  • Matthew 27:20

    Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

  • Proverbs 6:18

    A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

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