27. Then Abraham answered, “Since I have ventured to speak to the Lord — even though I am dust and ashes —
28. suppose the 50 righteous lack five. Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five? ”He replied, “I will not destroy it if I find 45 there.”
29. Then he spoke to Him again, “Suppose 40 are found there? ”He answered, “I will not do it on account of 40.”