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Genesis 18:22

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stood: The two, whom we suppose to have been created angels, departed at this time; and accordingly two entered Sodom at evening: while the one, called Jehovah throughout the chapter, continued with Abraham, who "stood yet before the Lord." - Scott. Genesis 18:1; Psalms 106:23; Jeremiah 15:1, Jeremiah 18:20; Ezekiel 22:30; Acts 7:55; 1 Timothy 2:1

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