Genesis 19:26 nasb — But his wife, from behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.

NASB

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

— Genesis 19:26, NASB

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Genesis 19 — Context

23

The sun had risen over the earth when Lot came to Zoar.

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Then the LORD rained on Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven,

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and He overthrew those cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground.

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

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Now Abraham arose early in the morning and went to the place where he had stood before the LORD;

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and he looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the valley, and he saw, and behold, the smoke of the land ascended like the smoke of a furnace.

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Thus it came about, when God destroyed the cities of the valley, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when He overthrew the cities in which Lot lived.

Genesis 19:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 19:26 say?
Genesis 19:26 in the NASB reads: “But his wife, from behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.”
Where is Genesis 19:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 19:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 19, verse 26.
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 19:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 19:26 in?
Genesis 19:26 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 19:26?
Genesis 19:26 reads (NASB): “But his wife, from behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.” 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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