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And our father will soon be too old to have children. <a href="/esv/genesis/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of all the earth. <a href="/bsb/genesis/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> One day the older daughter said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is no man in the land to sleep with us, as is the custom over all the earth. <a href="/kjv/genesis/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth: <a href="/nkjv/genesis/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Now the firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is no man on the earth to come in to us as is the custom of all the earth. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to have relations with us according to the custom of all the earth. <a href="/nasb/genesis/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the firstborn said to the younger, &#8220Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of the earth. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the first-born said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of the earth. <a href="/lsb/genesis/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of the earth. <a href="/amp/genesis/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is aging, and there is not a man on earth [available] to be intimate with us in the customary way [so that we may have children]. <a href="/csb/genesis/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is no man in the land to sleep with us as is the custom of all the land. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the firstborn said to the younger, &#8220Our father is old, and there is no man in the land to sleep with us as is the custom of all the land. <a href="/asv/genesis/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the first-born said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth: <a href="/cev/genesis/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One day his older daughter said to her sister, "Our father is old, and there are no men anywhere for us to marry. <a href="/erv/genesis/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth: <a href="/gwt/genesis/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The older daughter said to the younger one, "Our father is old. No men are here. We can't get married as other people do. <a href="/gnt/genesis/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> The older daughter said to her sister, "Our father is getting old, and there are no men in the whole world to marry us so that we can have children. <a href="/isv/genesis/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> One day the firstborn told the younger one, "Our father is old, and there's no man in the land to have sex with us, as everybody else throughout all the earth does. <a href="/msb/genesis/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> One day the older daughter said to the younger, ?Our father is old, and there is no man in the land to sleep with us, as is the custom over all the earth. <a href="/net/genesis/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Later the older daughter said to the younger, "Our father is old, and there is no man anywhere nearby to have sexual relations with us, according to the way of all the world. <a href="/nheb/genesis/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The firstborn said to the younger, "Our father is old, and there is not a man in the land to sleep with us according to the custom of all the land. <a href="/wbt/genesis/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the first-born said to the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man on the earth to come in to us after the manner of all the earth: <a href="/web/genesis/19.htm">World English Bible</a> The firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in to us in the way of all the earth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the firstborn says to the younger, “Our father [is] old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in to us, as [is] the way of all the earth; <a href="/ylt/genesis/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the first-born saith unto the younger, 'Our father is old, and a man there is not in the earth to come in unto us, as is the way of all the earth; <a href="/slt/genesis/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the first-born will say to the small, our father has become old, and not a man in the earth to come in to us according to the way of all the earth:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the elder said to the younger Our father is old, and there is no man left on the earth, to come in unto us after the manner of the whole earth. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the elder said to the younger: “Our father is old, and no man remains in the land who can enter to us according to the custom of the whole world. <a href="/nabre/genesis/19.htm">New American Bible</a> The firstborn said to the younger: “Our father is getting old, and there is not a man in the land to have intercourse with us as is the custom everywhere. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of all the world.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the first-born said to the younger, Behold our father is old and there is not a man in the land to take us for wives after the manner of all the earth: <a href="/hpbt/genesis/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the elder woman said to the younger, “Behold our father is old and there is no man in the earth to come into us according to the way of all the Earth.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the first-born said unto the younger: 'Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth. <a href="/sep/genesis/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the elder said to the younger, Our father is old, and there is no one on the earth who shall come in to us, as it is fit in all the earth. <a href="/parallel/genesis/19-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=4290" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/19.htm">Lot and His Daughters</a> 30Lot and his two daughters left Zoar and settled in the mountains—for he was afraid to stay in Zoar—where they lived in a cave. 31<a href="/hebrew/1067.htm" title="1067: hab·bə·ḵî·rāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- First-born (always of women). Feminine from bakar; the eldest daughter.">One day the older daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6810.htm" title="6810: haṣ·ṣə·‘î·rāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Little, insignificant, young. Or tsanowr; from tsa'ar; little; few; young, ignoble.">the younger,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·nū (N-msc:: 1cp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">“Our father</a> <a href="/hebrew/2204.htm" title="2204: zā·qên (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be or become old. A primitive root; to be old.">is old,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">and there is no</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: wə·’îš (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">man</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lā·ḇō·w (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">to sleep with</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: kə·ḏe·reḵ (Prep-k:: N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">as is the custom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">over all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth.</a> 32Come, let us get our father drunk with wine so we can sleep with him and preserve his line.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/18-6.htm">Leviticus 18:6-7</a> None of you are to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD. / You must not expose the nakedness of your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her. <a href="/leviticus/20-12.htm">Leviticus 20:12</a> If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both must surely be put to death. They have acted perversely; their blood is upon them. <a href="/deuteronomy/27-22.htm">Deuteronomy 27:22</a> ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ <a href="/2_samuel/13-11.htm">2 Samuel 13:11-14</a> And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, “Come lie with me, my sister!” / “No, my brother!” she cried. “Do not violate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! / Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.” ... <a href="/ezekiel/16-49.htm">Ezekiel 16:49-50</a> Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen. <a href="/judges/19-24.htm">Judges 19:24</a> Look, let me bring out my virgin daughter and the man’s concubine, and you can use them and do with them as you wish. But do not do such a vile thing to this man.” <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">1 Corinthians 5:1</a> It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. <a href="/romans/1-26.htm">Romans 1:26-27</a> For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. / Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18</a> Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. <a href="/ephesians/5-3.htm">Ephesians 5:3</a> But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-5</a> For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God; <a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Matthew 5:28</a> But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. <a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Mark 7:21-23</a> For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a> Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the firstborn said to the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in to us after the manner of all the earth:not.<a href="/genesis/19-28.htm">Genesis 19:28</a> And he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace.<a href="/mark/9-6.htm">Mark 9:6</a> For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.to come.<a href="/genesis/4-1.htm">Genesis 4:1</a> And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.<a href="/genesis/6-4.htm">Genesis 6:4</a> There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.<a href="/genesis/16-2.htm">Genesis 16:2,4</a> And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/genesis/19-23.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/10-15.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/genesis/10-15.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/genesis/18-12.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/revelation/21-27.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/jude/1-19.htm">Natural</a> <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Older</a> <a href="/genesis/12-19.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Way</a> <a href="/genesis/9-24.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/29-26.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/genesis/19-33.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/19-33.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/genesis/19-33.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/genesis/20-3.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-24.htm">Natural</a> <a href="/genesis/19-33.htm">Older</a> <a href="/genesis/20-2.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/genesis/20-1.htm">Way</a> <a href="/genesis/19-34.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 19</div>1. <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Lot entertains two angels.</a> 4. <a href="/genesis/19-4.htm">The vicious Sodomites are smitten with blindness.</a> 12. <a href="/genesis/19-12.htm">Lot is warned, and in vain warns his sons-in-law.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">He is directed to flee to the mountains, but obtains leave to go into Zoar.</a> 24. <a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed.</a> 26. <a href="/genesis/19-26.htm">Lot's wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt.</a> 29. <a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Lot dwells in a cave.</a> 31. <a href="/genesis/19-31.htm">The incestuous origin of Moab and Ammon.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>One day the older daughter said to the younger This phrase introduces the dialogue between Lot's daughters, highlighting the initiative of the older daughter. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, the role of the firstborn was significant, often carrying responsibilities for family continuity. The narrative follows the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, where Lot and his daughters have taken refuge in a cave, isolated from society. This setting underscores their desperation and the perceived urgency of their situation.Our father is old The mention of Lot's age emphasizes the urgency felt by the daughters. In ancient times, the continuation of a family line was of utmost importance, and Lot's advancing age may have heightened their concern about securing their future and preserving their lineage. This reflects the cultural emphasis on progeny and inheritance, which was a common concern in biblical narratives.and there is no man in the land to sleep with us This statement reflects the daughters' belief that they are isolated from potential husbands. The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah left them in a desolate region, possibly leading them to assume that no suitable men were available. This reflects the cultural importance of marriage and procreation, as well as the daughters' limited understanding of God's provision and plan.as is the custom over all the earth The phrase suggests a recognition of the universal practice of marriage and procreation. It highlights the daughters' awareness of societal norms and their desire to adhere to them, despite their extreme circumstances. This reflects the broader biblical theme of human attempts to fulfill God's promises through their own means, often leading to moral and ethical dilemmas. The narrative foreshadows the complex relationship between human actions and divine providence seen throughout Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/lot.htm">Lot</a> The nephew of Abraham, Lot is a central figure in this chapter. He has just escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and is now living in a cave with his two daughters. 2. <a href="/topical/l/lot's_daughters.htm">Lot's Daughters</a> The two daughters of Lot play a crucial role in this passage. They are concerned about their future and the continuation of their family line. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sodom_and_gomorrah.htm">Sodom and Gomorrah</a> These cities were destroyed by God due to their wickedness. Lot and his daughters fled from this destruction, which sets the stage for the events in this verse. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_cave.htm">The Cave</a> After fleeing from Zoar, Lot and his daughters reside in a cave, which symbolizes isolation and a break from society. 5. <a href="/topical/z/zoar.htm">Zoar</a> The small town Lot initially fled to after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, before moving to the cave.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_isolation.htm">The Consequences of Isolation</a> Lot's choice to live in a cave, away from society, led to a lack of moral guidance for his daughters. Isolation can lead to poor decision-making when not grounded in God's Word. <a href="/topical/d/desperation_and_human_solutions.htm">Desperation and Human Solutions</a> The daughters' decision reflects a human attempt to solve a problem without seeking God's guidance. It serves as a reminder to trust in God's provision and timing. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_influence.htm">The Importance of Godly Influence</a> The absence of a godly community and influence can lead to moral compromise. This highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with believers who can provide wisdom and accountability. <a href="/topical/g/generational_impact_of_sin.htm">Generational Impact of Sin</a> The actions of Lot's daughters had long-term consequences, leading to the birth of nations that would later oppose Israel. Our choices can have lasting effects beyond our immediate circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 19</a> <a href="/q/who_were_moab_and_ammon_biblically.htm">Who were Moab and Ammon in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_moabites_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the Moabites in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_allow_lot's_daughters'_incest.htm">Why does God allow Lot’s daughters to commit incest, yet punish others for lesser sexual sins?</a> <a href="/q/explain_lot's_daughters'_actions_morally.htm">How do we explain the moral implications and consistency with the rest of Scripture regarding Lot’s daughters’ actions in Genesis 19:30–38? </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>(31) The firstborn said unto the Younger.--Several modern commentators see in this recital a mark of Jewish hatred towards the Moabites and Ammonites, and an attempt to brand their origin with shame. Really we find in <a href="/context/deuteronomy/2-9.htm" title="And the LORD said to me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give you of their land for a possession; because I have given Ar to the children of Lot for a possession.">Deuteronomy 2:9-19</a>, no trace of the existence of this hostility, but, on the contrary, the relationship of these two nations to Israel is used as a ground for kindly feelings; and in the story of Ruth the Moabitess, and the friendship which existed between the king of Moab and David, we have proof that such feelings existed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - And the firstborn said unto the younger, - showing that she had not escaped the pollution, if she had the destruction, of Sodom. "It was time that Lot had left the cities of the plain. No wealth could compensate for the moral degradation into which his family had sunk" (Inglis) - Our father is old, - an indirect confirmation of the inference (vide Genesis 11:26) that Abram was younger than Haran, since Lot, Haran's son, now an old man - and there is not a man in the earth - not in the entire world (Origen, Irenaeus, Chrysostom, Kalisch), which is scarcely probable, since they knew that Zoar had been spared; but either in the district whither they had fled (Calvin, Willet), being under the impression that, living in so desolate a region, they could have no more intercourse with mankind; or in the land of Canaan (Ainsworth, Bush), meaning that there were no more godly men with whom they might marry; or perhaps they meant that no man would now care to unite himself with them, the remnant of a curse-stricken region (Knobel, Keil) - to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/19-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>One day the older [daughter] הַבְּכִירָ֛ה (hab·bə·ḵî·rāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1067.htm">Strong's 1067: </a> First-born (always of women) said וַתֹּ֧אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the younger, הַצְּעִירָ֖ה (haṣ·ṣə·‘î·rāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6810.htm">Strong's 6810: </a> Little, insignificant, young “Our father אָבִ֣ינוּ (’ā·ḇî·nū) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father is old, זָקֵ֑ן (zā·qên) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2204.htm">Strong's 2204: </a> To be or become old and there is no אֵ֤ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle man וְאִ֨ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person in the land בָּאָ֙רֶץ֙ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land to sleep with לָב֣וֹא (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go us, עָלֵ֔ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against as is the custom כְּדֶ֖רֶךְ (kə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-k | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action over all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the earth. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/19-31.htm">Genesis 19:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/19-31.htm">OT Law: Genesis 19:31 The firstborn said to the younger Our (Gen. 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