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Genesis 18:32–33

32 Then he said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more.c What if only ten can be found there?”

He answered, “For the sake of ten,d I will not destroy it.”

33 When the Lord had finished speakinge with Abraham, he left,f and Abraham returned home.g

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Genesis 18:32–33 — English Standard Version (ESV)

32 Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.” 33 And the Lord went his way, when he had finished speaking to Abraham, and Abraham returned to his place.

Genesis 18:32–33 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

32 And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten’s sake. 33 And the Lord went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.

Genesis 18:32–33 — New Living Translation (NLT)

32 Finally, Abraham said, “Lord, please don’t be angry with me if I speak one more time. Suppose only ten are found there?”

And the Lord replied, “Then I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.”

33 When the Lord had finished his conversation with Abraham, he went on his way, and Abraham returned to his tent.

Genesis 18:32–33 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

32 Then he said, “Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak but once more: Suppose ten should be found there?”

And He said, “I will not destroy it for the sake of ten.” 33 So the Lord went His way as soon as He had finished speaking with Abraham; and Abraham returned to his place.

Genesis 18:32–33 — New Century Version (NCV)

32 Then Abraham said, “Lord, please don’t be angry with me, but let me bother you this one last time. What if you find ten there?”

He said, “If I find ten there, I will not destroy it.”

33 When the Lord finished speaking to Abraham, he left, and Abraham returned home.

Genesis 18:32–33 — American Standard Version (ASV)

32 And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for the ten’s sake. 33 And Jehovah went his way, as soon as he had left off communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.

Genesis 18:32–33 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

32 And he said, Oh, let not the Lord be angry, that I speak yet but this time! Perhaps there may be ten found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for the ten’s sake. 33 And Jehovah went away when he had ended speaking to Abraham; and Abraham returned to his place.

Genesis 18:32–33 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

32 “Please don’t be angry if I speak only one more time,” Abraham said. “What if 10 are found there?” 

He answered, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the 10.” 33 When the Lord finished speaking to Abraham, he left. Abraham returned home. 

Genesis 18:32–33 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

32 Then he said, “Let the Lord not be angry, and I will speak one more time. Suppose 10 are found there?”

He answered, “I will not destroy it on account of 10.” 33 When the Lord had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned to his place.

Genesis 18:32–33 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

32 Then he said, “Oh do not let the Lord be angry if I speak just once more. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.” 33 And the Lord went his way, when he had finished speaking to Abraham; and Abraham returned to his place.

Genesis 18:32–33 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

32 And he said, “Please, let not my Lord be angry, and I will speak only once more. What if ten are found there?” And he answered, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.” 33 Then Yahweh left, as he finished speaking to Abraham, and Abraham returned to his place.

Genesis 18:32–33 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

32 Then he said, “Lord, don’t let your anger burn against me. Let me speak just one more time. What if only ten are found there?”

He answered, “If there are ten, I will not destroy it.”

33 When the Lord had finished speaking with Abraham, he left. And Abraham returned home.

Genesis 18:32–33 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

32 Then he said, “Oh may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak only this once; suppose ten are found there?” And He said, “I will not destroy it on account of the ten.”

33 As soon as He had finished speaking to Abraham the Lord departed, and Abraham returned to his place.


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