Genesis 18:20 (WEB)
The LORD said, “Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous,
Catechism · 1
“The catechetical tradition also recalls that there are "sins that cry to heaven": the blood of Abel, The sin of the Sodomites,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Gen 18:20; 19:13.
Fathers and councils · 7
Justin Martyr
“But Abraham was standing before the Lord; and Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt Thou destroy the righteous with the wicked?’ ” (and so on, for I do not think fit to write over again the same words, having written them all before, but shall of necessity give those by which I established…” — editor's note: Gen. xviii. 20–23.
Read the whole comment
John Chrysostom
“I will go down therefore, and see whether their doings be according to their cry which cometh unto me, and if not, I will know.”” — editor's note: Gen. xviii. 20, 21.
Read the whole comment
Theodoret of Cyrus
“Now the God of all said to the patriarch Abraham about Sodom and Gomorrah: “Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is very great and because their sin is very grievous; I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.”” — editor's note: Gen. xviii. 20, 21
Read the whole comment
Hilary of Poitiers
“…My servant the things that I will do; and again, Moreover the Lord said, The cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is filled up, and their sins are exceeding great.” — editor's note: Ib. 20.
Read the whole comment“Therefore I will go down now, and see if they have done altogether according to the cry of it: and if not, I will know.” — editor's note: Gen. xviii. 20, 21.
Read the whole comment
Gregory the Great
“Whence also again it is written, The cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is multiplied (Gen. xviii. 20).” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment
Augustine of Hippo
“Whence also the expression in Genesis: “The cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great,” because in these cities crimes were not only not punished, but were openly committed, as if under the protection of the law.” — editor's note: Gen. xviii. 20
Read the whole comment
Cross-references · 13
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.32.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.
Cited together in Catechism §1867.