Genesis 19:28
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Abraham looks toward Sodom and Gomorrah and sees the smoke of the land rising like smoke from a furnace.
Context
From his vantage point, Abraham gazes toward the cities and observes their destruction. The smoke rising from the plain presents a clear visual confirmation of the judgment that has fallen. The comparison to smoke from a furnace emphasizes the intensity of the burning.
What Does Genesis 19:28 Mean?
From his vantage point, Abraham gazes toward the cities and observes their destruction. The smoke rising from the plain presents a clear visual confirmation of the judgment that has fallen. The comparison to smoke from a furnace emphasizes the intensity of the burning.
Abraham witnesses the fulfillment of the judgment he had discussed with the Lord. The visible smoke is tangible evidence of divine action against the cities' sin. His observation links his previous intercession to the actual execution of judgment.