Genesis 18:29

“And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for forty’s sake.”

"And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for forty’s sake." - Genesis 18:29
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What does Genesis 18:29 mean?

Genesis 18:29 (KJV) says, "And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for forty's sake." This verse is part of the story of Abraham's negotiation with God over the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah. God had…

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The Intercessor's Heart: Lessons from Abraham's Prayer

The narrative found in Genesis 18:29 is a profound demonstration of the power of intercessory prayer and God's readiness to listen to the pleas of those who walk in relationship with Him. Here, we witness Abraham, a man of great faith, negotiating with God over the fate of…

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A Prayer for Mercy and Intercession

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound conversation that took place between Abraham and You, our God, in the land of Sodom. In the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 29, we find Abraham boldly interceding on behalf of the righteous…

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