And he said unto him, Oh let not the LORD be angry, and I will speak: Peradventure there shall thirty be found there. And he said, I will not do it, if I find thirty there.
And Abraham said to him, 'Oh please, don't let the LORD be angry, and I will speak: What if thirty good people are found there?' And God said, 'I will not destroy it if I find thirty there.'
Abraham is boldly but respectfully negotiating with God to spare the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah if even thirty righteous people can be found there.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Abraham is engaged in a direct conversation with the Lord, who has just revealed His intention to destroy the wicked city of Sodom. Abraham, demonstrating his deep concern for the righteous people living there, boldly bargains with God by asking if He would spare the city if a smaller number of righteous individuals could be found. This interaction reflects the ancient cultural practice of intercession and highlights God's willingness to listen to human pleas.
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