Genesis 18:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 18:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 18:21 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 18:21 — KJV
“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.”
— Genesis 18:21 (KJV)
Genesis 18:21 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 18:21
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 18:21: down, now, see
“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? enlargement: Heb. respiration”
Shares key themes with Genesis 18:21: now, whether, altogether
“Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 18:21: now, done, according
“And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;”
Shares key themes with Genesis 18:21: now, see, cry
“Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 18:21: now, see, cry
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