Genesis 19:23 asv — The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot came unto Zoar.

American Standard Version

"The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot came unto Zoar. "

— Genesis 19:23, American Standard Version

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Genesis 19 — Context

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behold now, this city is near to flee unto, 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 unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow the city of which thou hast spoken.

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Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do anything till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.

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The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot came unto Zoar.

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Then Jehovah rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from Jehovah out of heaven;

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and he overthrew those cities, and all the Plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground.

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But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

Genesis 19:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 19:23 say?
Genesis 19:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot came unto Zoar. ”
Where is Genesis 19:23 in the Bible?
Genesis 19:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 19, verse 23.
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 19:23.
What translation should I read Genesis 19:23 in?
Genesis 19:23 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 19:23?
Genesis 19:23 reads (ASV): “The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot came unto Zoar. ” 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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