Sodom

Overview

• Type: City
• Testament: Old
• Modern Location: Near Dead Sea

Biblical Significance

Sodom was the most wicked city of its generation. Lot dwelt there. God destroyed it with fire and brimstone after Abraham interceded. Lot and his two daughters were rescued. Lot’s wife looked back and became a pillar of salt.

Sodom became the ultimate symbol of divine judgment on immorality.

Key Events

• Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah — Fire and brimstone
• Lot’s rescue

Key People Associated

• Lot — Dwelt there, rescued
• Abraham — Interceded

Important Verses

• “Behold, the cry of Sodom is very great, and their sin is very grievous.” — Genesis 18:20

Cross-References

• Matthew 10:15 — “More tolerable for Sodom… than for that city”
• 2 Peter 2:6-8 — Sodom destroyed as example
• Jude 7 — “Punishment of eternal fire”