Genesis 19:23 cpdv — The sun had risen over the land, and Lot had entered into Zoar.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The sun had risen over the land, and Lot had entered into Zoar. "

— Genesis 19:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 19 — Context

20

There is a certain city nearby, to which I can flee; it is a little one, and I will be saved in it. Is it not a modest one, and will not my soul live?”

21

And he said to him: “Behold, even now, I have heard your petitions about this, not to overturn the city on behalf of which you have spoken.

22

Hurry and be saved there. For I cannot do anything until you enter there.” For this reason, the name of that city is called Zoar.

23

The sun had risen over the land, and Lot had entered into Zoar.

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Therefore, the Lord rained upon Sodom and Gomorrah sulphur and fire, from the Lord, out of heaven.

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And he overturned these cities, and all the surrounding region: all the inhabitants of the cities, and everything that springs from the land.

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And his wife, looking behind herself, was turned into a statue of salt.

Genesis 19:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 19:23 say?
Genesis 19:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The sun had risen over the land, and Lot had entered into 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 (CPDV): “The sun had risen over the land, and Lot had entered into 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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