Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Genesis 10:19; 13:10-12Sodom and Gomorrah's location Genesis 13:10-12Sodom became Lot's home Genesis 14:1-12Sodom and Gomorrah at war Sodom and Gomorrah, with other cities of the plain, defeated by the alliance of four kings Genesis 14:13-24Abram rescues Lot and is honoured by the king of Sodom and his allies Genesis 13:13The wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah See also Genesis 18:20-21; 19:1-9Genesis 18:16-32 Abraham pleads for the righteous in Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 19:13God's judgment against Sodom and Gomorrah See also Genesis 19:23-29Deuteronomy 29:23 Luke 17:29 Jude 1:7 The story of Sodom and Gomorrah becomes a picture of human sinfulness and divine judgment See also Isaiah 3:9; 13:19Jeremiah 23:14 Lamentations 4:6 Ezekiel 16:44-58 Amos 4:11 Matthew 10:15 Matthew 11:23-24 Luke 17:28-30 pp Lk 10:12 2 Peter 2:6-9See also 1025 God, anger of4227 deep, the 4372 tin 4829 heat 4848 smoke 5295 destruction 5484 punishment by God 6026 sin, judgment on 6125 condemnation, divine 6236 sexual sin 6738 rescue 9210 judgment, God's |
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