Gomor'rah, often mentioned alongside Sodom, is one of the ancient cities of the plain, which, according to the Bible, was destroyed by divine judgment due to its inhabitants' grievous sins. The narrative of Gomor'rah is primarily found in the Book of Genesis, with additional references throughout the Scriptures.

Biblical Account:

The account of Gomor'rah is most prominently featured in Genesis 18-19. The city, along with Sodom, Admah, Zeboiim, and Zoar, was located in the fertile Jordan Valley, described as "well watered everywhere like the garden of the LORD" (Genesis 13:10). Despite its prosperity, Gomor'rah became synonymous with wickedness and immorality.

In Genesis 18, the LORD reveals to Abraham His intention to investigate the outcry against Sodom and Gomor'rah. Abraham intercedes on behalf of the cities, pleading for their preservation if righteous individuals can be found within them. However, the cities' moral decay is confirmed when two angels visit Sodom and are met with hostility and depravity (Genesis 19:1-11).

The angels warn Lot, Abraham's nephew, to flee with his family, as the LORD is about to destroy the city. Lot's family escapes to Zoar, and "the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens" (Genesis 19:24). The destruction is total, leaving the area desolate and barren.

Symbolism and Lessons:

Gomor'rah serves as a powerful symbol of divine judgment against sin and moral corruption. The city's destruction is frequently cited in the Bible as a warning to other nations and individuals. In Deuteronomy 29:23, Moses warns the Israelites that disobedience to God could result in a fate similar to that of Gomor'rah. The prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel also reference Gomor'rah to illustrate the consequences of turning away from God (Isaiah 1:9-10, Jeremiah 49:18, Ezekiel 16:49-50).

In the New Testament, Gomor'rah is mentioned in the context of God's judgment and the need for repentance. Jesus refers to the city in Matthew 10:15 and Luke 17:29, emphasizing the severity of its punishment as a cautionary example. The Apostle Peter and Jude also highlight Gomor'rah's destruction as a testament to God's righteous judgment (2 Peter 2:6, Jude 1:7).

Archaeological and Historical Context:

The exact location of Gomor'rah remains uncertain, though it is traditionally associated with the region south of the Dead Sea. Archaeological efforts have sought to identify the cities of the plain, with some scholars proposing sites such as Bab edh-Dhra and Numeira as potential candidates. These sites show evidence of sudden destruction and abandonment, consistent with the biblical account.

Theological Implications:

Gomor'rah's narrative underscores the themes of divine justice, mercy, and the call to righteousness. It serves as a reminder of God's holiness and the serious consequences of sin. The account also highlights the importance of intercession, as demonstrated by Abraham's plea for the cities, and the necessity of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands.

In summary, Gomor'rah stands as a testament to the biblical truth that God is both just and merciful, offering redemption to those who turn from sin while executing judgment on persistent wickedness.Gomor'rah (23 Occurrences)

Matthew 10:15
verily I say to you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.
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Romans 9:29
and according as Isaiah saith before, 'Except the Lord of Sabaoth did leave to us a seed, as Sodom we had become, and as Gomorrah we had been made like.'
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2 Peter 2:6
and the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah having turned to ashes, with an overthrow did condemn, an example to those about to be impious having set 'them';
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Jude 1:7
as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them, in like manner to these, having given themselves to whoredom, and gone after other flesh, have been set before -- an example, of fire age-during, justice suffering.
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Genesis 10:19
And the border of the Canaanite was from Zidon, as thou goest toward Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest toward Sodom and Gomorrah and Admah and Zeboiim, unto Lasha.
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Genesis 13:10
And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of the Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou goest unto Zoar.
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Genesis 14:2
that they made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela--the same is Zoar.
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Genesis 14:8
And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela--the same is Zoar; and they set the battle in array against them in the vale of Siddim;
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Genesis 14:10
Now the vale of Siddim was full of slime pits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and they fell there, and they that remained fled to the mountain.
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Genesis 14:11
And they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their victuals, and went their way.
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Genesis 18:20
And the LORD said: 'Verily, the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and, verily, their sin is exceeding grievous.
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Genesis 19:24
Then the LORD caused to rain upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;
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Genesis 19:28
And he looked out toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the Plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the land went up as the smoke of a furnace.
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Deuteronomy 29:23
and that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and a burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD overthrew in His anger, and in His wrath;
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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 1:9
Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, we should have been like unto Gomorrah.
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Isaiah 1:10
Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.
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Isaiah 13:19
And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldeans' pride, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.
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Jeremiah 23:14
And in prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing, Committing adultery, and walking falsely, Yea, they strengthened the hands of evil doers, So that they have not turned back Each from his wickedness, They have been to me -- all of them -- as Sodom, And its inhabitants as Gomorrah.
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Jeremiah 49:18
As the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, And its neighbours, said Jehovah, No one doth dwell there, Nor sojourn in her doth a son of man.
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Jeremiah 50:40
As overthrown by God with Sodom, And with Gomorrah, and with its neighbours, An affirmation of Jehovah, none doth dwell there, Nor sojourn in her doth a son of man.
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Amos 4:11
I have overturned among you, Like the overturn by God of Sodom and Gomorrah, And ye are as a brand delivered from a burning, And ye have not turned back unto Me, An affirmation of Jehovah.
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Zephaniah 2:9
Therefore, I live, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts, God of Israel, Surely, Moab is as Sodom, And the sons of Ammon as Gomorrah, An overrunning of nettles and salt-pits, And a desolation -- unto the age. A residue of My people do seize them, And a remnant of My nation inherit them.
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