Genesis 19:28 cpdv — looked out toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and the entire land of that region. And he saw embers rising up from the land lik…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"looked out toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and the entire land of that region. And he saw embers rising up from the land like smoke from a furnace. "

— Genesis 19:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 19 — Context

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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.

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Then Abraham, rising up in the morning, in the place where he had stood before with the Lord,

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looked out toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and the entire land of that region. And he saw embers rising up from the land like smoke from a furnace.

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For when God overthrew the cities of that region, remembering Abraham, he freed Lot from the overthrow of the cities, in which he had dwelt.

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And Lot ascended from Zoar, and he stayed on the mountain, and likewise his two daughters with him, (for he was afraid to stay in Zoar) and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters with him.

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And the elder said to the younger: “Our father is old, and no man remains in the land who can enter to us according to the custom of the whole world.

Genesis 19:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 19:28 say?
Genesis 19:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “looked out toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and the entire land of that region. And he saw embers rising up from the land like smoke from a furnace. ”
Where is Genesis 19:28 in the Bible?
Genesis 19:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 19, verse 28.
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 19:28.
What translation should I read Genesis 19:28 in?
Genesis 19:28 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 19:28?
Genesis 19:28 reads (CPDV): “looked out toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and the entire land of that region. And he saw embers rising up from the land like smoke from a furnace. ” 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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