Genesis 19:13 nasb — for we are about to destroy this place, because their outcry has become so great before the LORD that the LORD has sent…

NASB

"for we are about to destroy this place, because their outcry has become so great before the LORD that the LORD has sent us to destroy it.""

— Genesis 19:13, NASB

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Genesis 19 — Context

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But the men reached out their hands and brought Lot into the house with them, and shut the door.

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They struck the men who were at the doorway of the house with blindness, both small and great, so that they wearied themselves trying to find the doorway.

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Then the two men said to Lot, "Whom else have you here? A son-in-law, and your sons, and your daughters, and whomever you have in the city, bring them out of the place;

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for we are about to destroy this place, because their outcry has become so great before the LORD that the LORD has sent us to destroy it."

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Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were to marry his daughters, and said, "Up, get out of this place, for the LORD will destroy the city." But he appeared to his sons-in-law to be jesting.

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When morning dawned, the angels urged Lot, saying, "Up, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city."

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But he hesitated. So the men seized his hand and the hand of his wife and the hands of his two daughters, for the compassion of the LORD was upon him; and they brought him out, and put him outside the city.

Genesis 19:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 19:13 say?
Genesis 19:13 in the NASB reads: “for we are about to destroy this place, because their outcry has become so great before the LORD that the LORD has sent us to destroy it."”
Where is Genesis 19:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 19:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 19, verse 13.
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 19:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 19:13 in?
Genesis 19:13 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 19:13?
Genesis 19:13 reads (NASB): “for we are about to destroy this place, because their outcry has become so great before the LORD that the LORD has sent us to destroy it."” 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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