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Yahweh said, "Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous,
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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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Baptist
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Reformed Baptist
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