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13For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it.

Genesis 19:13

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 12-14)

We have here the preparation for Lot’s deliverance. I. Notice is given him of the approach of Sodom’s ruin: We will destroy this place , Gen. 19:13. Note, The holy angels are ministers of God’s wrath for the destruction of sinners, as well as of his mercy for the preservation and deliverance of his people. In this sense, the good angels become evil angels , Ps. 78:49. II. He is directed to give no...

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