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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/19.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Early the next morning Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Abraham got up early that morning and hurried out to the place where he had stood in the LORD’s presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham got up early in the morning <i>and went</i> to the place where he had stood before the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Abraham arose early in the morning and went to the place where he had stood before the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Abraham arose early in the morning <i>and went</i> to the place where he had stood before the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Abraham arose early in the morning <i>and went</i> to the place where he had stood before Yahweh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Abraham started out early the next morning to the place where he [only the day before] had stood before the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Early in the morning Abraham went to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Early in the morning Abraham went to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he had stood before Jehovah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />That same morning Abraham got up and went to the place where he had stood and spoken with the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Early the next morning Abraham came to the place where he had stood in front of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Early the next morning Abraham hurried to the place where he had stood in the presence of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the LORD earlier. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abraham got up early in the morning and went to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Abraham got up early in the morning to the place where he had stood before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham rose early in the morning, to the place were he stood before the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abraham went up early in the morning to the place where he had stood before Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham rises early in the morning to the place where he has stood [before] the face of YHWH;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Abraham riseth early in the morning, unto the place where he hath stood before the face of Jehovah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham will rise early in the morning to the place in which he stood there by the face of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham got up early in the morning and in the place where he had stood before with the Lord, U <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Abraham, rising up in the morning, in the place where he had stood before with the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The next morning Abraham hurried to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the LORD;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham rose up early in the morning and went to the place where he had stood before the LORD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abraham came early at dawn to the region where he had stood there before LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Abraham got up early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abraam rose up early to go to the place, where he had stood before the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/19-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=4253" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/19.htm">The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: bab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">Early the next morning,</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: way·yaš·kêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; but used only as denominative from shkem; literally, to load up, i.e. To start early in the morning.">got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and returned to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: ham·mā·qō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">the place</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ā·maḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">he had stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence."></a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>He looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and all the land of the plain, and he saw the smoke rising from the land like smoke from a furnace.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-22.htm">Genesis 18:22-23</a></span><br />And the two men turned away and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the LORD. / Abraham stepped forward and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous with the wicked?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-16.htm">Genesis 18:16</a></span><br />When the men got up to leave, they looked out over Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-33.htm">Genesis 18:33</a></span><br />When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/13-14.htm">Genesis 13:14</a></span><br />After Lot had departed, the LORD said to Abram, “Now lift up your eyes from the place where you are, and look to the north and south and east and west,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a></span><br />So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">Genesis 28:18</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Jacob took the stone that he had placed under his head, and he set it up as a pillar. He poured oil on top of it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/12-8.htm">Genesis 12:8</a></span><br />From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built an altar to the LORD, and he called on the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-14.htm">Genesis 21:14</a></span><br />Early in the morning, Abraham got up, took bread and a skin of water, put them on Hagar’s shoulders, and sent her away with the boy. She left and wandered in the Wilderness of Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-63.htm">Genesis 24:63</a></span><br />Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-25.htm">Genesis 26:25</a></span><br />So Isaac built an altar there and called on the name of the LORD, and he pitched his tent there. His servants also dug a well there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-2.htm">Exodus 34:2</a></span><br />Be ready in the morning, and come up on Mount Sinai to present yourself before Me on the mountaintop.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a></span><br />In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Psalm 119:147</a></span><br />I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/130-6.htm">Psalm 130:6</a></span><br />My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35</a></span><br />Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abraham got up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD:</p><p class="hdg">early.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a></b></br> My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct <i>my prayer</i> unto thee, and will look up.</p><p class="hdg">to the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-22.htm">Genesis 18:22-33</a></b></br> And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/16-49.htm">Ezekiel 16:49,50</a></b></br> Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Habakkuk 2:1</a></b></br> I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/18-33.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Early</a> <a href="/genesis/19-21.htm">Face</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-9.htm">Gat</a> <a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/genesis/19-23.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/18-22.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/genesis/17-22.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/20-8.htm">Early</a> <a href="/genesis/19-28.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Gat</a> <a href="/genesis/20-8.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/19-35.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/genesis/20-8.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/23-3.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/genesis/29-9.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Lot entertains two angels.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/19-4.htm">The vicious Sodomites are smitten with blindness.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/19-12.htm">Lot is warned, and in vain warns his sons-in-law.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">He is directed to flee to the mountains, but obtains leave to go into Zoar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/19-26.htm">Lot's wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Lot dwells in a cave.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/19-31.htm">The incestuous origin of Moab and Ammon.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, early morning was often a time for prayer and seeking God, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a>. It reflects Abraham's commitment to his relationship with God and his concern for the events unfolding in Sodom and Gomorrah.<p><b>Abraham got up</b><br>Abraham's rising signifies his proactive nature and leadership. It shows his readiness to engage with God and the situation at hand. This action can be seen as a model of faithfulness and responsibility, as Abraham consistently seeks God's presence and guidance.<p><b>and returned to the place</b><br>The specific mention of returning to a place suggests a deliberate action. This place holds significance as it is where Abraham previously interceded for Sodom (<a href="/genesis/18-22.htm">Genesis 18:22-33</a>). It highlights the importance of sacred spaces in one's spiritual journey and the practice of returning to places of divine encounter.<p><b>where he had stood before the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship and direct communication Abraham had with God. Standing before the LORD indicates a position of reverence and intercession. It connects to the broader biblical theme of standing in God's presence, as seen in <a href="/exodus/33-11.htm">Exodus 33:11</a>, where Moses spoke to God face to face. This encounter foreshadows the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ, who stands before God on behalf of humanity (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. In this verse, he is seen returning to a place of previous intercession.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who had previously engaged in a dialogue with Abraham regarding the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_place.htm">The Place</a></b><br>This refers to the location where Abraham had previously stood before the LORD, likely a high place overlooking the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sodom_and_gomorrah.htm">Sodom and Gomorrah</a></b><br>The cities that were destroyed by God due to their wickedness, following Abraham's intercession.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/intercession.htm">Intercession</a></b><br>The act of Abraham standing before the LORD, pleading for the righteous within Sodom and Gomorrah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_consistent_prayer.htm">The Importance of Consistent Prayer</a></b><br>Abraham's return to the place of intercession emphasizes the need for regular and consistent prayer in the life of a believer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_seeking_god.htm">Faithfulness in Seeking God</a></b><br>Abraham's early morning action demonstrates a priority in seeking God, encouraging believers to start their day with prayer and reflection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a></b><br>Abraham's example shows the importance of interceding for others, especially for those who are lost or in need of God's mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">Trust in God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>Abraham's dialogue with God reflects a deep trust in God's character, balancing justice with mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_a_righteous_life.htm">The Impact of a Righteous Life</a></b><br>Abraham's relationship with God underscores the influence a righteous person can have in their community and before God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_leads_your_heart_to_truth.htm">What does the Bible say about aging?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/old_earth_or_young_earth.htm">Is Old Earth or Young Earth the correct view?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'the_rocks_will_cry_out'.htm">What is the role of angels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">Abraham gat up early in the morning.</span>--This was necessary, because he had a walk of some miles before he reached "the place where he stood before Jehovah" on the previous evening; and probably the mighty forces which overthrew the cities had been some hours at work when he reached the head of the ravine through which the terrible scene became visible. Naturally his anxiety to know the result of his intercession, and the fate of his brother's son, would urge him to be on foot at the early dawn.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Abraham gat up early in the morning</span> (of the catastrophe) to the place (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> and went to the place) <span class="cmt_word">where he stood before the Lord</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> on Genesis 18:22). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/19-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Early the next morning,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבֹּ֑קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abraham</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">got up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaš·kêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To load up, to start early in the morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and returned to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the place</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֨מָּק֔וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mā·qō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he had stood</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֥מַד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·maḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(pə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/19-27.htm">Genesis 19:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/19-27.htm">OT Law: Genesis 19:27 Abraham got up early in the morning (Gen. 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