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Berean Standard Bible

“But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.”

Genesis 19:26

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Study note

Lot's family is being led out of Sodom before its destruction, with a clear instruction from the angels not to look back. Lot's wife is with them, though her heart may have remained in the city they were leaving.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.

World English Bible (WEB)

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

King James Version (KJV)

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Lot's wife, looking back, became a pillar of salt.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces la mujer de Lot miró atrás, á espaldas de él, y se volvió estatua de sal.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero la esposa de Lot miró hacia atrás, y quedó convertida en una estatua de sal.

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