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Genesis 19:4

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But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, surrounded the house, both young and old, all the people from every quarter.

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Genesis 19:4 in other translations

But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both young and old, all the people from every quarter;

Genesis 19:4 · American Standard Version

Genesis 19:4 in context

  1. 2and he said, “See now, my lords, please come into your servant’s house, stay all night, wash your feet, and you can rise up early, and go on your way.”
    They said, “No, but we will stay in the street all night.”
  2. 3He urged them greatly, and they came in with him, and entered into his house. He made them a feast, and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
  3. 4But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, surrounded the house, both young and old, all the people from every quarter.
  4. 5They called to Lot, and said to him, “Where are the men who came in to you this night? Bring them out to us, that we may have sex with them.”
  5. 6Lot went out to them through the door, and shut the door after himself.