Topical Encyclopedia The biblical account of Lot's wife being turned into a pillar of salt is one of the most striking and memorable miracles associated with salt in the Scriptures. This event is recorded in the Book of Genesis, specifically in Genesis 19:15-26. The narrative unfolds during the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, two cities notorious for their wickedness and sin.As the account goes, God decided to destroy these cities due to their grievous sins. However, He showed mercy to Lot, Abraham's nephew, and his family by sending two angels to rescue them from the impending doom. The angels urged Lot and his family to flee the city and not look back as they escaped to safety. Genesis 19:17 states, "As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, 'Flee for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere in the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!'" Despite the clear warning, Lot's wife disobeyed the command. Genesis 19:26 recounts, "But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt." This transformation into a pillar of salt serves as a powerful symbol and a divine miracle, illustrating the consequences of disobedience and the importance of heeding God's commands. The transformation of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt has been interpreted in various ways throughout Christian history. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of longing for a sinful past and the peril of disobedience to God's explicit instructions. The miraculous nature of this event underscores the seriousness with which God views sin and the necessity of complete trust and obedience to His will. In the broader biblical context, salt is often seen as a symbol of preservation and purity. However, in this instance, it becomes a symbol of judgment and the consequences of failing to follow divine guidance. The account of Lot's wife is a sobering reminder of the need for faithfulness and the perils of looking back when God calls His people to move forward. This miracle, while unique in its occurrence, fits within the larger biblical narrative of God's justice and mercy. It highlights the tension between divine judgment and the opportunity for salvation, a theme that resonates throughout the Scriptures. The account of Lot's wife remains a poignant example of the miraculous and often mysterious ways in which God interacts with humanity. Torrey's Topical Textbook Genesis 19:26But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library Scriptural Predictions of an Apostasy. The Form of Concord. AD 1577. Of Antichrist, and his Ruin: and of the Slaying the Witnesses. part i Resources What is a biblical view of social action? | GotQuestions.orgIs it a sin to cuss / swear / curse? | GotQuestions.org Questions about Matthew | GotQuestions.org Salt: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Salt of the Saving Efficacy of the Ekklesia of Christ Salt used for Ratifying Covenants Salt used for Seasoning Sacrifices Salt used for Strengthening New-Born Infants Salt used in Ratifying Covenants Salt: (Salted With Fire) Preparation of the Wicked For Salt: (Without Savour) Graceless Professors Salt: All Animal Sacrifices Were Required to be Seasoned With Salt: Characterised As Good and Useful Salt: Elisha Throws, Into the Pool of Jericho, to Purify It Salt: Liberally Afforded to the Jews After the Captivity Salt: Lost Its Savour when Exposed to the Air Salt: Lot's Wife Turned Into a Pillar of Salt: Miracles Connected With: Elisha Healed the Bad Water With Salt: Miracles Connected With: Lot's Wife Turned Into a Pillar of Salt: Often Found: Near the Dead Sea Salt: Partaking of Another's a Bond of Friendship Salt: Places Sown With, to Denote Perpetual Desolation Salt: Places where It Abounded Barren and Unfruitful Salt: The Valley of, Celebrated for Victories Related Terms Meat-offering (111 Occurrences) |
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