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The 'Cry' of Sin
Commentators explain that the 'cry' of Sodom was not just from its victims, but from the sins themselves. John Calvin notes that even when evil is concealed or tolerated by people, it 'sounds aloud in the ears of God' and demands justice. This cry represents the overwhelming weight of their open, audacious, and grievous wickedness.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 18:1–33
18th Century
Theologian
- השׂתחיה vayı̂śtachû “bow,” or bend the body as a sign of respect to God or man. The attitude varies from a slight inclinati…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 18:20–22
19th Century
Preacher
He was in no hurry to close that blessed interview; when he had once come into the Lord's immediate presence, he lingered there.
Those who ar…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:20
16th Century
Theologian
The cry of Sodom. The Lord here begins more clearly to explain to Abraham his counsel concerning the destruction of the five cities, altho…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:20
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said The Targum of Jonathan adds, to the ministering angels, the two angels that were with him in the likene…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 18:16–22
17th Century
Minister
The two who are understood to be angels went toward Sodom. The one who is called Jehovah throughout the chapter remained with Abraham and would not…