Genesis 19:23 bbe — The sun was up when Lot came to Zoar.

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"The sun was up when Lot came to Zoar."

— Genesis 19:23, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 19 — Context

This town, now, is near, and it is a little one: O, let me go there (is it not a little one?) so that my life may be safe.

And he said, See, I have given you your request in this one thing more: I will not send destruction on this town.

Go there quickly, for I am not able to do anything till you have come there. For this reason, the town was named Zoar.

The sun was up when Lot came to Zoar.

Then the Lord sent fire and flaming smoke raining down from heaven on Sodom and Gomorrah.

And he sent destruction on those towns, with all the lowland and all the people of those towns and every green thing in the land.

But Lot's wife, looking back, 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 Bible in Basic English reads: “The sun was up when Lot came to 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 (BBE): “The sun was up when Lot came to 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.

Genesis 19:23 bbe — The sun was up when Lot came to Zoar.

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