Luke 17:29
New International Version
But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

New Living Translation
until the morning Lot left Sodom. Then fire and burning sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

English Standard Version
but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all—

Berean Standard Bible
But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

Berean Literal Bible
and in that day Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed all.

King James Bible
But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

New King James Version
but on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

New American Standard Bible
but on the day that Lot left Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

NASB 1995
but on the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

NASB 1977
but on the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

Legacy Standard Bible
but on the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

Amplified Bible
but on the [very] day that Lot left Sodom it rained fire and brimstone (burning sulfur) from heaven and destroyed them all.

Christian Standard Bible
But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from heaven and destroyed them all.

American Standard Version
but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all:

Contemporary English Version
But on the very day Lot left Sodom, fiery flames poured down from the sky and killed everyone.

English Revised Version
but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But on the day that Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from the sky and destroyed all of them.

Good News Translation
On the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and killed them all.

International Standard Version
But on the day when Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed all of them.

Majority Standard Bible
But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

NET Bible
but on the day Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

New Heart English Bible
but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and sulfur from the sky, and destroyed them all.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all:

Weymouth New Testament
but on the day that Lot left Sodom, God rained fire and brimstone from the sky and destroyed them all.

World English Bible
but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and sulfur from the sky and destroyed them all.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and on the day Lot went forth from Sodom, He rained fire and brimstone from the sky, and destroyed all.

Berean Literal Bible
and in that day Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed all.

Young's Literal Translation
and on the day Lot went forth from Sodom, He rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed all.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the day which Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and sulphur from heaven, and destroyed all.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the day that Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, on the day that Lot departed from Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and it destroyed them all.

New American Bible
on the day when Lot left Sodom, fire and brimstone rained from the sky to destroy them all.

New Revised Standard Version
but on the day that Lot left Sodom, it rained fire and sulfur from heaven and destroyed all of them
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But in the day when Lot went out of Sodom, the Lord sent down a rain of fire and sulphur from heaven, and destroyed them all.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“But in the day that Lot went out from Sadom, THE LORD JEHOVAH caused it to rain fire and brimstone from the sky and destroyed all of them.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
but in the day in which Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

Godbey New Testament
and on the day on which Lot went out from Sodom, fire and brimstone rained from heaven and destroyed them all.

Haweis New Testament
but the day Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

Mace New Testament
but the very day that Lot went out of Sodom, a storm of lightning and thunder fell from heaven and destroy'd them all.

Weymouth New Testament
but on the day that Lot left Sodom, God rained fire and brimstone from the sky and destroyed them all.

Worrell New Testament
but on the day on which Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all:

Worsley New Testament
but the very day that Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Coming of the Kingdom
28It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. 29But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. 30It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.…

Cross References
Genesis 19:24-25
Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. / Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground.

Matthew 24:37-39
As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.

2 Peter 2:6
if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly;

Jude 1:7
In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.

Genesis 19:15-17
At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” / But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them. / As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!”

Genesis 19:12-13
Then the two men said to Lot, “Do you have anyone else here—a son-in-law, your sons or daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of here, / because we are about to destroy this place. For the outcry to the LORD against its people is so great that He has sent us to destroy it.”

Genesis 19:28
He looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and all the land of the plain, and he saw the smoke rising from the land like smoke from a furnace.

Ezekiel 16:49-50
Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. / Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen.

Isaiah 13:19
And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah.

Jeremiah 50:40
As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah along with their neighbors,” declares the LORD, “no one will dwell there; no man will abide there.

Amos 4:11
“Some of you I overthrew as I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and you were like a firebrand snatched from a blaze, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD.

Revelation 11:8
Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.

Matthew 10:15
Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.

Matthew 11:23-24
And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. / But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”

Mark 6:11
If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.”


Treasury of Scripture

But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

Genesis 19:16-25
And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city…

Deuteronomy 29:23-25
And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath: …

Isaiah 1:9
Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.

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But on the day Lot left Sodom
This phrase refers to the biblical account of Lot, Abraham's nephew, who lived in the city of Sodom. The narrative is found in Genesis 19. Lot's departure from Sodom is significant as it marks the moment of divine judgment on the city. The urgency of Lot's exit, prompted by angelic messengers, underscores the immediacy of God's impending wrath. This event is a typology of deliverance, illustrating God's ability to rescue the righteous from judgment, as seen in 2 Peter 2:7-9.

fire and sulfur rained down from heaven
The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is described as a supernatural act of God, where fire and sulfur (often translated as brimstone) are used as instruments of judgment. This imagery is consistent with other biblical depictions of divine wrath, such as the plagues in Egypt (Exodus 9:23-24) and the final judgment in Revelation 20:10. Archaeological evidence suggests that the region around the Dead Sea, where Sodom is believed to have been located, has layers of sulfur deposits, supporting the biblical account.

and destroyed them all
The total destruction of Sodom serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and rebellion against God. It highlights the theme of divine justice, where God's patience with human wickedness has limits. This event is often referenced in Scripture as a warning, such as in Jude 1:7, which speaks of Sodom and Gomorrah as examples of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire. The phrase also emphasizes the completeness of God's judgment, leaving no survivors, which parallels the finality of judgment at the end of the age.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Lot
A righteous man living in Sodom, Lot was Abraham's nephew. He is a central figure in the account of Sodom's destruction, representing God's mercy and deliverance for the faithful.

2. Sodom
An ancient city known for its wickedness and sinfulness. It serves as a symbol of God's judgment against sin.

3. Fire and Sulfur
The divine instruments of judgment used to destroy Sodom, symbolizing God's wrath and the finality of His judgment.

4. Destruction of Sodom
A historical event where God executed judgment on Sodom due to its pervasive sin, serving as a warning for future generations.

5. Day of the Lord
A prophetic theme in Scripture, often associated with judgment and deliverance, which Jesus alludes to in this passage.
Teaching Points
God's Judgment is Certain
Just as Sodom was destroyed, God's judgment on sin is inevitable. Believers should live with an awareness of this truth and strive for righteousness.

The Importance of Righteousness
Lot's deliverance highlights the importance of living a righteous life. Believers are called to be set apart from the sinful practices of the world.

Urgency of Repentance
The sudden destruction of Sodom serves as a reminder of the urgency to repent and turn to God before it's too late.

God's Mercy and Deliverance
Despite the judgment, God provided a way of escape for Lot. This illustrates God's mercy and His willingness to save those who are faithful.

Living in Expectation
Believers should live in expectation of Christ's return, being vigilant and prepared for the day of the Lord.(29) It rained fire and brimstone.--The combination of the two Greek words is found in the LXX. version of Genesis 19:24, and obviously suggested the like combination here and in Revelation 14:10; Revelation 20:13; Revelation 21:8.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

on the
(hē)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

day
ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

Lot
Λὼτ (Lōt)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3091: (Hebrew), Lot, nephew of Abraham. Of Hebrew origin; Lot, a patriarch.

left
ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

Sodom,
Σοδόμων (Sodomōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 4670: Sodom. Plural of Hebrew origin; Sodoma, a place in Palestine.

fire
πῦρ (pyr)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4442: Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

brimstone
θεῖον (theion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2303: Brimstone, sulfur. Probably neuter of theios; sulphur.

rained down
ἔβρεξεν (ebrexen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1026: To moisten, rain, send rain. A primary verb; to moisten.

from
ἀπ’ (ap’)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

heaven
οὐρανοῦ (ouranou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

destroyed
ἀπώλεσεν (apōlesen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 622: From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.

them all.
πάντας (pantas)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.


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