Genesis 18:22 nasb — Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was still standing before the LORD.

NASB

"Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was still standing before the LORD."

— Genesis 18:22, NASB

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Genesis 18 — Context

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"For I have chosen him, so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has spoken about him."

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And the LORD said, "The outcry of Sodom and Gomorrah is indeed great, and their sin is exceedingly grave.

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"I will go down now, and see if they have done entirely according to its outcry, which has come to Me; and if not, I will know."

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Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was still standing before the LORD.

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Abraham came near and said, "Will You indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked?

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"Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will You indeed sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous who are in it?

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"Far be it from You to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly?"

Genesis 18:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:22 say?
Genesis 18:22 in the NASB reads: “Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was still standing before the LORD.”
Where is Genesis 18:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 18:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 22.
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 18:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 18:22 in?
Genesis 18:22 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 18:22?
Genesis 18:22 reads (NASB): “Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, while Abraham was still standing before the LORD.” 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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