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 Abraham spoke to him again, saying, 'What if there are forty righteous people found there?' And God said, 'I will not destroy it for the sake of forty.'
Abraham is continuing to negotiate with God, asking if God would spare the city if forty good people lived there, and God agrees to show mercy for even that smaller number.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Abraham is interceding with God on behalf of Sodom, a city marked for destruction due to its widespread wickedness, as God had revealed His plans to Abraham earlier. Abraham boldly negotiates, asking if God would spare the city for the sake of 50 righteous people and then lowers the number step by step, showing his concern for the innocent and God's willingness to listen. This episode reflects ancient customs of bargaining while highlighting themes of divine justice and mercy.
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