Genesis 18:20
“Yahweh said, “Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous,”
What does Genesis 18:20 mean?
God is responding to widespread injustice and cruelty in these cities, not random moral lapses. The "cry" refers to the suffering of victims—those being harmed are calling out, and God hears them. This verse shows that God takes seriously how people treat the vulnerable and oppressed, and that He pays attention when systems of sin cause real harm to real people. It's a reminder that our choices and actions matter, especially in how they affect those around us.