Genesis 18:16 kjv — And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.

King James Version

"And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way."

— Genesis 18:16, King James Version

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Genesis 18 — Context

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And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?

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Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

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Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.

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And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.

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And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

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Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

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For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Genesis 18:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:16 say?
Genesis 18:16 in the King James Version reads: “And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.”
Where is Genesis 18:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 18:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 16.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 18:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 18:16 in?
Genesis 18:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 18:16?
Genesis 18:16 reads (KJV): “And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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