Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4200 Places » 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 Genesis 10:19; Genesis 13:10-12 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 Abram rescues Lot and is honoured by the king of Sodom and his allies The wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 13:13 See also Genesis 18:20-21; Genesis 19:1-9 Abraham pleads for the righteous in Sodom and Gomorrah God's judgment against Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 19:13 See also Genesis 19:23-29; Deuteronomy 29:23; Luke 17:29 The story of Sodom and Gomorrah becomes a picture of human sinfulness and divine judgment Jude 7 See also Isaiah 3:9; Isaiah 13:19; Jeremiah 23:14; Lamentations 4:6; Ezekiel 16:44-58; Amos 4:11; Matthew 10:15 pp Luke 10:12; Matthew 11:23-24; Luke 17:28-30; 2 Peter 2:6-9 See also
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