21 that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I will know."
21 I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.
21 I will go down to see whether they have done altogether
21 I'm going down to see for myself, see if what they're doing is as bad as it sounds. Then I'll know."
21 I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry against it that has come to Me; and if not, I will know."
21 I am going down to see if their actions are as wicked as I have heard. If not, I want to know."
2 He was with God in the beginning.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
2 He was in the beginning with God.
2 in readiness for God from day one.
2 He was in the beginning with God.
2 He existed in the beginning with God.
(Read John 1:1-5)
The plainest reason why the Son of God is called the Word, seems to be, that as our words explain our minds to others, so was the Son of God sent in order to reveal his Father's mind to the world. What the evangelist says of Christ proves that he is God. He asserts, His existence in the beginning; His coexistence with the Father. The Word was with God. All things were made by him, and not as an instrument. Without him was not any thing made that was made, from the highest angel to the meanest worm. This shows how well qualified he was for the work of our redemption and salvation. The light of reason, as well as the life of sense, is derived from him, and depends upon him. This eternal Word, this true Light shines, but the darkness comprehends it not. Let us pray without ceasing, that our eyes may be opened to behold this Light, that we may walk in it; and thus be made wise unto salvation, by faith in Jesus Christ.
5 for her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes.
5 For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.
5 for her sins are heaped high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.
5 Her sins stink to high Heaven; God has remembered every evil she's done.
5 For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.
5 For her sins are piled as high as heaven, and God remembers her evil deeds.
(Read Revelation 18:1-8)
The downfal and destruction of the mystical Babylon are determined in the counsels of God. Another angel comes from heaven. This seems to be Christ himself, coming to destroy his enemies, and to shed abroad the light of his gospel through all nations. The wickedness of this Babylon was very great; she had forsaken the true God, and set up idols, and had drawn all sorts of men into spiritual adultery, and by her wealth and luxury kept them in her interest. The spiritual merchandise, by which multitudes have wickedly lived in wealth, by the sins and follies of mankind, seems principally intended. Fair warning is given to all that expect mercy from God, that they should not only come out of this Babylon, but assist in her destruction. God may have a people even in Babylon. But God's people shall be called out of Babylon, and called effectually, while those that partake with wicked men in their sins, must receive of their plagues.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 18:21
Commentary on Genesis 18:16-22
(Read Genesis 18:16-22)
The two who are supposed to have been created angels went toward Sodom. The one who is called Jehovah throughout the chapter, continued with Abraham, and would not hide from him the thing he intended to do. Though God long forbears with sinners, from which they fancy that the Lord does not see, and does not regard; yet when the day of his wrath comes, he will look toward them. The Lord will give Abraham an opportunity to intercede with him, and shows him the reason of his conduct. Consider, as a very bright part of Abraham's character and example, that he not only prayed with his family, but he was very careful to teach and rule them well. Those who expect family blessings must make conscience of family duty. Abraham did not fill their heads with matters of doubtful dispute; but he taught them to be serious and devout in the worship of God, and to be honest in their dealings with all men. Of how few may such a character be given in our days! How little care is taken by masters of families to ground those under them in the principles of religion! Do we watch from sabbath to sabbath whether they go forward or backward?