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Genesis 18:32

Genesis 18:33 net — The LORD went on his way when he had finished speaking to Abraham. Then Abraham returned home.

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"The LORD went on his way when he had finished speaking to Abraham. Then Abraham returned home."

— Genesis 18:33, NET Bible

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Genesis 18 — Context

30

Then Abraham said,“May the Lord not be angry so that I may speak! What if thirty are found there?” He replied,“I will not do it if I find thirty there.”

31

Abraham said,“Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, what if only twenty are found there?” He replied,“I will not destroy it for the sake of the twenty.”

32

Finally Abraham said,“May the Lord not be angry so that I may speak just once more. What if ten are found there?” He replied,“I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.”

33

The LORD went on his way when he had finished speaking to Abraham. Then Abraham returned home.

Genesis 18:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:33 say?
Genesis 18:33 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD went on his way when he had finished speaking to Abraham. Then Abraham returned home.”
Where is Genesis 18:33 in the Bible?
Genesis 18:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 33.
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 18:33.
What translation should I read Genesis 18:33 in?
Genesis 18:33 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 18:33?
Genesis 18:33 reads (NET): “The LORD went on his way when he had finished speaking to Abraham. Then Abraham returned home.” 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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