Overview:
Sodoma, commonly referred to as Sodom, is one of the ancient cities mentioned in the Bible, notorious for its sinfulness and subsequent destruction by divine judgment. It is often paired with Gomorrah, another city that faced a similar fate. The account of Sodom is primarily found in the Book of Genesis and serves as a powerful narrative about the consequences of wickedness and the righteousness of divine justice.

Biblical Account:
The account of Sodom is primarily located in Genesis 18-19. The city is first mentioned in Genesis 13:10-13, where it is described as a fertile and prosperous area, "like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt" (Genesis 13:10). However, the men of Sodom were "wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD" (Genesis 13:13).

In Genesis 18, the LORD reveals to Abraham His intention to investigate the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham intercedes on behalf of the city, negotiating with God to spare it if even ten righteous people can be found there (Genesis 18:32).

Genesis 19 details the arrival of two angels in Sodom, who are hosted by Lot, Abraham's nephew. The men of Sodom surround Lot's house, demanding to have relations with the visitors, demonstrating the city's depravity. Lot offers his daughters instead, but the crowd persists. The angels then strike the men with blindness and warn Lot to flee the city with his family.

The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is executed by the LORD, who rains down "brimstone and fire" from heaven (Genesis 19:24). Lot and his daughters escape, but his wife looks back and becomes a pillar of salt (Genesis 19:26).

Theological Significance:
Sodom serves as a symbol of human depravity and divine judgment throughout the Scriptures. The city's destruction is frequently referenced as a warning against sin and a call to righteousness. In the New Testament, Jesus refers to Sodom in His teachings, emphasizing the severity of its judgment (Matthew 10:15; Luke 17:29).

The apostle Peter and Jude also mention Sodom and Gomorrah as examples of God's judgment against ungodliness (2 Peter 2:6; Jude 1:7). These references underscore the moral and spiritual lessons drawn from Sodom's fate, highlighting the importance of living in accordance with God's will.

Cultural and Historical Context:
Sodom was likely located in the region of the Dead Sea, though its exact location remains uncertain. Archaeological evidence has yet to definitively identify the city, but some scholars suggest sites such as Bab edh-Dhra or Tall el-Hammam as possible locations.

The narrative of Sodom has had a profound impact on Western culture, influencing literature, art, and moral discourse. The term "sodomy" has historically been derived from the city's name, reflecting its association with sexual immorality.

Moral and Ethical Implications:
The account of Sodom is often cited in discussions of morality, particularly concerning sexual ethics and social justice. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of moral decay and the necessity of upholding righteousness in personal and communal life.

Conclusion:
The account of Sodom remains a powerful testament to the consequences of sin and the righteousness of God's judgment. It challenges believers to pursue holiness and to intercede for the redemption of their communities, echoing Abraham's plea for mercy and justice.Sodoma

(Romans 2:29) In this place alone the Authorized Version has followed the Greek and Vulgate form of the well-known name Sodom.

(Romans 9:29; R.V., "Sodom"), the Greek form for Sodom. 4670. Sodoma -- Sodom, an unidentified city in the Jordan Valley
... 4669, 4670. Sodoma. 4671 . ... Sodom. Plural of Hebrew origin (Cdom); Sodoma (ie
Sedom), a place in Palestine -- Sodom. see HEBREW Cdom. (sodoma) -- 3 Occurrences ...
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That the Jews Should Lose Jerusalem, and Should Leave the Land ...
... And unless the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we should have been as Sodoma,
and we should have been like unto Gomorrah." [3852] Also in the Gospel the ...
/.../cyprian/three books of testimonies against the jews/6 that the jews should.htm

What Augustin Wrote to Simplicianus, the Successor of Ambrose ...
... even by our father Isaac,' [3444] as far as that place where he says, Except the
Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we should be as Sodoma, and should have ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 8 iv what augustin wrote.htm

Letters of St. Bernard
... concerning which we find that word fulfilled at this time in your regions,[953]
Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been ...
/.../st bernard of clairvauxs life of st malachy of armagh/letters of st bernard.htm

A Strain of Sodom.
... 115 From night and day, the youthful visitants. Were instant to outlead from Sodoma.
The race Chald??an, [1227] and the righteous house. Consign to safety: "Ho! ...
/.../fathers of the third century tertullian appendix/2 a strain of sodom.htm

We Should not Hastily Impute as Crimes to the Men of Old Time ...
... emmenorrhoias. There is a poem entitled Sodoma preserved among the works of
Tertullian and Cyprian which contains the following lines:--. ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxi we should not hastily.htm

Psalm CXV.
... For in the character of those who out of that nation believed, it is said, "Except
the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxv.htm

Salvation to the Jews
... And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed,
we had been as Sodoma and been made like unto Gomorrah.". ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 35 salvation to the.htm

Creeds Published at Sirmium in Presence of the Emperor Constantius ...
... [364] Genesis 19:24: Then the Lord...rained brimstone and fire from the Lord out
of heaven.'. [365] Athanasius reads epi Sodoma, not eis soma. ...
/.../chapter xxx creeds published at sirmium.htm

A Solemn Warning for all Churches
... men in ages gone by, the Lord would not have left to us a remnant even now; all
grace must have died, and we had become like unto Gomorrah and unto Sodoma. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/a solemn warning for all.htm

Pagan Cemeteries.
... It seems as if Baldassarre Peruzzi, Raphael, Giulio Romano, il Sodoma, il Fattore,
and Gaudenzio Ferrari, to whom we owe the wonders of the Farnesina dei Chigi ...
/.../lanciani/pagan and christian rome/chapter vi pagan cemeteries.htm

Sodoma (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Romans 9:29; RV, "Sodom"), the Greek form for
Sodom. Multi-Version Concordance Sodoma (1 Occurrence). ...
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Sodom (49 Occurrences)
... SODOM. sod'-um (cedhom; Sodoma) One of the 5 CITIES OF THE PLAIN (which see), destroyed
by fire from heaven in the time of Abraham and Lot (Genesis 19:24). ...
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Gomorrha (5 Occurrences)
... (KJV). Romans 9:29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left
us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. (KJV DBY). ...
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Esaias (18 Occurrences)
... Romans 9:29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a
seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. (KJV DBY). ...
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Sabaoth (2 Occurrences)
... Romans 9:29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us
a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. ...
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Except (236 Occurrences)
... Romans 9:29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us
a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. ...
/e/except.htm - 35k

Sodomite (1 Occurrence)

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