Bible Verse of the Day › July 2026
Welcome to today’s daily scripture reflection. Read and compare the foundational scripture for today, Thursday, July 16, 2026, across multiple popular translations to deepen your daily meditation, scriptural study, and personal devotion.
“And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt.”
Genesis 19:29 — King James Version (KJV)
“And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when He overthrew the cities in which Lot dwelt.”
Genesis 19:29 — New King James Version (NKJV)
“So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, he remembered Abraham, and he brought Lot out of the catastrophe that overthrew the cities where Lot had lived.”
Genesis 19:29 — New International Version (NIV)
“So it was that, when God destroyed the cities of the valley, God remembered Abraham and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow when he overthrew the cities in which Lot had lived.”
Genesis 19:29 — English Standard Version (ESV)
“But God was merciful. When he destroyed the cities of the plain and devastated the entire area, he respected Abraham’s desire and rescued Lot from the destruction.”
Genesis 19:29 — New Living Translation (NLT)
“Thus it came about, when God destroyed the cities of the surrounding area, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the destruction, when He overthrew the cities in which Lot lived.”
Genesis 19:29 — New American Standard Bible (NASB)
“So it was, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham and brought Lot out of the middle of the catastrophe when he devastated the cities where Lot had lived.”
Genesis 19:29 — Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
“So it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the valley, that God remembered Abraham [and his plea], and sent Lot out of the midst of the destruction, when He overthrew the cities in which Lot lived.”
Genesis 19:29 — Amplified Bible (AMP)
“So when God destroyed the cities of the valley, God remembered Abraham and brought Lot out of the midst of the destruction when he overthrew the cities where Lot had lived.”
Genesis 19:29 — New English Translation (NET)
“So it was that, when God destroyed the cities of the Plain, God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in which Lot had lived.”
Genesis 19:29 — New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the Plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in which Lot dwelt.”
Genesis 19:29 — American Standard Version (ASV)
Scripture Focus & Key Themes
When meditating on this passage, look closely at these core biblical principles:
- The Power of Intercession: Recognizing how God answers prayers and remembers His covenant on behalf of others, just as He remembered Abraham.
- Mercy in the Midst of Judgment: Understanding God’s grace in rescuing Lot from the physical destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
- God’s Faithful Character: Reflecting on the reliability of divine promises, even when the surrounding world falls into chaos.
Deeper Study & Meditation
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