Genesis 18:30 cpdv — “I ask you,” he said, “not to be angry, Lord, if I speak. What if thirty were found there?” He responded, “I will not a…

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"“I ask you,” he said, “not to be angry, Lord, if I speak. What if thirty were found there?” He responded, “I will not act, if I find thirty there.” "

— Genesis 18:30, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 18 — Context

27

And Abraham responded by saying: “Since now I have begun, I will speak to my Lord, though I am dust and ashes.

28

What if there were five less than fifty of the just? Would you, despite the forty-five, eliminate the entire city?” And he said, “I will not eliminate it, if I find forty-five there.”

29

And again he said to him, “But if forty were found there, what would you do?” He said, “I will not strike, for the sake of the forty.”

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“I ask you,” he said, “not to be angry, Lord, if I speak. What if thirty were found there?” He responded, “I will not act, if I find thirty there.”

31

“Since now I have begun,” he said, “I will speak to my Lord. What if twenty were found there?” He said, “I will not put to death, for the sake of the twenty.”

32

“I beg you,” he said, “not to be angry, Lord, if I speak yet once more. What if ten were found there?” And he said, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.”

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And the Lord departed, after he had ceased speaking to Abraham, who then returned to his place.

Genesis 18:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:30 say?
Genesis 18:30 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““I ask you,” he said, “not to be angry, Lord, if I speak. What if thirty were found there?” He responded, “I will not act, if I find thirty there.” ”
Where is Genesis 18:30 in the Bible?
Genesis 18:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 30.
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 18:30.
What translation should I read Genesis 18:30 in?
Genesis 18:30 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 18:30?
Genesis 18:30 reads (CPDV): ““I ask you,” he said, “not to be angry, Lord, if I speak. What if thirty were found there?” He responded, “I will not act, if I find thirty there.” ” 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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