Genesis 19:18 akjv — And Lot said to them, Oh, not so, my LORD:

American King James Version

"And Lot said to them, Oh, not so, my LORD: "

— Genesis 19:18, American King James Version

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Genesis 19 — Context

15

And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take your wife, and your two daughters, which are here; lest you be consumed in the iniquity of the city.

16

And while he lingered, the men laid hold on his hand, and on the hand of his wife, and on the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful to him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city. ¶

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And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for your life; look not behind you, neither stay you in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest you be consumed.

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And Lot said to them, Oh, not so, my LORD:

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Behold now, your servant has found grace in your sight, and you have magnified your mercy, which you have showed to me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:

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Behold now, this city is near to flee to, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.

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And he said to him, See, I have accepted you concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which you have spoken.

Genesis 19:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 19:18 say?
Genesis 19:18 in the American King James Version reads: “And Lot said to them, Oh, not so, my LORD: ”
Where is Genesis 19:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 19:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 19, verse 18.
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 19:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 19:18 in?
Genesis 19:18 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 19:18?
Genesis 19:18 reads (AKJV): “And Lot said to them, Oh, not so, my LORD: ” 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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