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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4275 Sodom and Gomorrah
4275 Sodom and Gomorrah
4275 Sodom and Gomorrah
Two neighbouring cities, probably located at the eastern or south-eastern end of the Dead Sea, noted for their sinfulness. God’s response in wrath and judgment serves as a warning to subsequent generations.
Sodom and Gomorrah’s location
Sodom became Lot’s home
Sodom and Gomorrah at war
Sodom and Gomorrah, with other cities of the plain, defeated by the alliance of four kings Ge 14:1-12
Abram rescues Lot and is honoured by the king of Sodom and his allies Ge 14:13-24
The wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah
Ge 13:13 See also Ge 18:20-21; Ge 19:1-9
Abraham pleads for the righteous in Sodom and Gomorrah
God’s judgment against Sodom and Gomorrah
Ge 19:13 See also Ge 19:23-29; Dt 29:23; Lk 17:29
The story of Sodom and Gomorrah becomes a picture of human sinfulness and divine judgment
Jude 7 See also Isa 3:9; Isa 13:19; Jer 23:14; La 4:6; Eze 16:44-58; Am 4:11; Mt 10:15 pp Lk 10:12; Mt 11:23-24; Lk 17:28-30; 2Pe 2:6-9
See also
| 1025 | God, anger of |
| 4224 | cities of the plain |
| 4369 | sulphur |
| 4828 | hail |
| 4848 | smoke |
| 5295 | destruction |
| 5484 | punishment by God |
| 6026 | sin, judgment on |
| 6125 | condemnation, divine |
| 6236 | sexual sin |
| 6738 | rescue |
| 9210 | judgment, God’s |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
