Genesis 18:25 net — Far be it from you to do such a thing– to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far…

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"Far be it from you to do such a thing– to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?”"

— Genesis 18:25, NET Bible

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Genesis 18 — Context

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The two men turned and headed toward Sodom, but Abraham was still standing before the LORD.

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Abraham approached and said,“Will you really sweep away the godly along with the wicked?

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What if there are fifty godly people in the city? Will you really wipe it out and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty godly people who are in it?

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Far be it from you to do such a thing– to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?”

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So the LORD replied,“If I find in the city of Sodom fifty godly people, I will spare the whole place for their sake.”

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Then Abraham asked,“Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord(although I am but dust and ashes),

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what if there are five less than the fifty godly people? Will you destroy the whole city because five are lacking?” He replied,“I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.”

Genesis 18:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:25 say?
Genesis 18:25 in the NET Bible reads: “Far be it from you to do such a thing– to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?””
Where is Genesis 18:25 in the Bible?
Genesis 18:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 25.
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 18:25.
What translation should I read Genesis 18:25 in?
Genesis 18:25 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 18:25?
Genesis 18:25 reads (NET): “Far be it from you to do such a thing– to kill the godly with the wicked, treating the godly and the wicked alike! Far be it from you! Will not the judge of the whole earth do what is right?”” 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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