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I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come to me. If not, I will know."
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God, the Perfect Judge
Commentators explain that God's statement, "I will go down now, and see," is spoken in human terms. It's not that the omniscient God needs to learn anything. Rather, He is demonstrating His perfect justice and patience. As scholars like Calvin and Gill note, this models for us that God does not punish rashly but investigates thoroughly, ensuring His judgment is righteous and fair, setting an example for all earthly judges.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
19th Century
Anglican
I will go down. —God examines before he punishes (see Note on Genesis 11:5) with the same care and personal inspection as the most…
Baptist
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…
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16th Century
Protestant
I will go down now. Since this was a notable example of the wrath of God, which He intends to be remembered through all ages, and to which…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will go down now The Son of God in an human form now with Abraham, who proposes to go from the place where he was, whic…
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…
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