Introduction:
Sodom, often referred to as a city of wickedness, is one of the most infamous cities mentioned in the Bible. It is primarily known for its destruction due to the grievous sins of its inhabitants. The narrative of Sodom serves as a powerful moral and theological lesson throughout the Scriptures.

Biblical Account:
The city of Sodom is first mentioned in Genesis 10:19 as part of the boundaries of the Canaanites. However, its most significant mention is in Genesis 13-19. Sodom, along with Gomorrah, is described as a prosperous city located in the plain of Jordan, "well watered everywhere like the garden of the LORD" (Genesis 13:10). Despite its apparent prosperity, Sodom was notorious for its wickedness.

The Sin of Sodom:
The Bible explicitly states that "the men of Sodom were wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD" (Genesis 13:13). The nature of Sodom's sin is further elaborated in Genesis 19, where the men of the city sought to commit acts of sexual immorality with the angelic visitors who came to Lot's house. This incident highlights the depth of moral depravity in Sodom.

The prophet Ezekiel provides additional insight into the sins of Sodom, stating, "Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters had arrogance, abundant food, and careless ease, but she did not help the poor and needy" (Ezekiel 16:49). This suggests that Sodom's sins were not limited to sexual immorality but also included pride, gluttony, and neglect of the vulnerable.

Divine Judgment:
The destruction of Sodom is a pivotal event in the biblical narrative. In Genesis 18, the LORD reveals to Abraham His intention to investigate the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham intercedes for the city, but ultimately, not even ten righteous people can be found. Consequently, God rains down "brimstone and fire" from heaven, obliterating Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24).

Theological Significance:
Sodom's destruction serves as a sobering reminder of God's judgment against sin. It is frequently referenced throughout the Bible as a symbol of divine retribution. In the New Testament, Jesus warns of the severe judgment awaiting those who reject His message, stating, "It will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town" (Matthew 10:15).

The apostle Peter also uses Sodom as an example of God's ability to deliver the righteous while punishing the wicked, noting that God "condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly" (2 Peter 2:6).

Legacy and Lessons:
The account of Sodom has left a lasting impact on Judeo-Christian thought, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of sin and the importance of righteousness. It underscores the need for repentance and the pursuit of holiness, as well as the assurance that God is just and will ultimately hold all accountable for their actions.Deuteronomy 23:17
There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel.
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Deuteronomy 32:32
For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, and of the fields of Gomorrah: their grapes are grapes of gall, their clusters are bitter:
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Isaiah 1:10
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; give ear to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah.
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Ezekiel 16:46-56
And your elder sister is Samaria, she and her daughters that dwell at your left hand: and your younger sister, that dwells at your right hand, is Sodom and her daughters.
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Chapter xviii
... Abraham, well informed as to Sodom's extreme wickedness, has no doubt what
God must purpose to do. So he "draws near." Though in ...
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God's People Delivered
... Mountain chains are sinking. Inhabited islands disappear. The seaports that have
become like Sodom for wickedness are swallowed up by the angry waters. ...
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God's People Delivered.
... Mountain chains are sinking. Inhabited islands disappear. The seaports that have
become like Sodom for wickedness, are swallowed up by the angry waters. ...
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Of Lot's Deliverance from Sodom, and Its Consumption by Fire from ...
... After this promise Lot was delivered out of Sodom, and a fiery rain from ... had made
sodomy as prevalent as laws have elsewhere made other kinds of wickedness. ...
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How those are to be Admonished who Praise the Unlawful Things of ...
... shamelessly courts notice, then the more freely he perpetrates every wickedness,
the more ... it is written, They have declared their sin as Sodom, neither have ...
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vincentius of Thibari Said: "We Know that Heretics are Worse than ...
... Sodom," [1754] that is to say, in comparison with thee Sodom is righteous. ... heathens,
seeing that they were ranked before the Sodomites for wickedness, and yet ...
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Abraham's Four Surrenders
... might have known that it would be disastrous to him and his family to go anywhere
near Sodom. Abram and Lot must both have known about the wickedness of those ...
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On Justice and Goodness.
... know what is regarded among men as the ground of virtue and wickedness, and if it ...
by a like figure now saves you." [2127] And with regard to Sodom and Gomorrah ...
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Chapter xiii
... first he turns toward the Round; then he is found in "the cities of the Round";
then he even touches the city notorious for its wickedness, "Sodom." For when ...
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Some Man Will Say, "So Then any Thief Whatever is to be Accounted ...
... Do we not so abhor the wickedness which the Sodomites were attempting to do ... doer,
which by merit of righteousness was obtaining deliverance from Sodom, to say ...
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