Genesis 18:23 kjva — And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?"

— Genesis 18:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 18 — Context

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

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I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.

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And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the Lord.

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And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?

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Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein?

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That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

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And the Lord said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.

Genesis 18:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:23 say?
Genesis 18:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?”
Where is Genesis 18:23 in the Bible?
Genesis 18:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 23.
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 18:23.
What translation should I read Genesis 18:23 in?
Genesis 18:23 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 18:23?
Genesis 18:23 reads (KJVA): “And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?” 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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