Strong's Lexicon Amorah: Gomorrah Original Word: עֲמֹרָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to bind sheaves Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1116 (Γόμορρα, Gomorra): The Greek equivalent used in the New Testament to refer to Gomorrah. Usage: Amorah refers to the ancient city of Gomorrah, which, along with Sodom, is famously known for its destruction due to the wickedness of its inhabitants. The term is often used to symbolize extreme sinfulness and divine judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: Gomorrah was one of the five cities of the plain mentioned in the Bible, located near the Dead Sea. The cities were known for their prosperity but also for their moral depravity. According to Genesis, God destroyed Gomorrah and its neighboring city, Sodom, with fire and brimstone as a judgment for their sins. The account of Gomorrah serves as a moral lesson on the consequences of sin and the importance of righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom amar Definition a city in the Jordan Valley NASB Translation Gomorrah (19). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲמֹרָה19 proper name, of a location Gomorrah, Γομορρα (Γ =  ; √ II. עמר according to LagBN 54); — always with סְדֹם q. v.; Genesis 10:19 8t. Genesis; in simile Amos 4:11; Isaiah 1:9; Isaiah 13:19; Deuteronomy 29:22; Jeremiah 49:18; Jeremiah 50:40; Zephaniah 2:9, compare Deuteronomy 32:32; figurative of iniquity Isaiah 1:10; Jeremiah 23:14. III. עמר (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gomorrah From amar; a (ruined) heap; Amorah, a place in Palestine -- Gomorrah. see HEBREW amar Forms and Transliterations וַעֲמֹרָ֔ה וַעֲמֹרָ֖ה וַעֲמֹרָ֛ה וַעֲמֹרָה֙ ועמרה כַּֽעֲמֹרָ֔ה כַּעֲמֹרָֽה׃ כעמרה כעמרה׃ לַעֲמֹרָ֖ה לעמרה עֲמֹרָ֑ה עֲמֹרָ֔ה עֲמֹרָ֖ה עֲמֹרָ֗ה עֲמֹרָ֛ה עֲמֹרָֽה׃ עמרה עמרה׃ ‘ă·mō·rāh ‘ămōrāh amoRah ka‘ămōrāh ka·‘ă·mō·rāh kaamoRah la‘ămōrāh la·‘ă·mō·rāh laamoRah vaamoRah wa‘ămōrāh wa·‘ă·mō·rāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:19 HEB: בֹּאֲכָ֞ה סְדֹ֧מָה וַעֲמֹרָ֛ה וְאַדְמָ֥ה וּצְבֹיִ֖ם NAS: toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah KJV: unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, INT: go Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim Genesis 13:10 Genesis 14:2 Genesis 14:8 Genesis 14:10 Genesis 14:11 Genesis 18:20 Genesis 19:24 Genesis 19:28 Deuteronomy 29:23 Deuteronomy 32:32 Isaiah 1:9 Isaiah 1:10 Isaiah 13:19 Jeremiah 23:14 Jeremiah 49:18 Jeremiah 50:40 Amos 4:11 Zephaniah 2:9 19 Occurrences |
|
, 
live, live long; also worship; proper name 
etc.; RSK 266 proposes meaning worshipper, עָמְרִי worshipper of ׳י (compare WeSkizzen iii. 165) against him NöZMG xl (1886), 185, who compare meaning live, 
, 
life). 
