Genesis 19:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 19:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 19:16 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daug..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 19:16 — KJV
“And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.”
— Genesis 19:16 (KJV)
Genesis 19:16 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 19:16
“And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD, laid...: Heb. brought it forth”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:16: laid, hand, lord
“And when we cried unto the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:16: hold, lord, brought
“Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:16: men, hold, forth
“And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:16: laid, hold, lord
“He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds thereof. against...: or, concerning a merchantman the merchant city: Heb. Canaan strong...: or, strengths”
Shares key themes with Genesis 19:16: men, hold, hand
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