Sodom

Also known as: Sodom and Gomorrah

Modern name: Unknown (believed near the Dead Sea)

Canaan Both Testaments

Sodom stands as the ultimate biblical example of divine judgment on unrepentant sin. Its destruction serves as a warning throughout Scripture about the consequences of wickedness and the importance of righteousness.

About Sodom

One of the five "cities of the plain" near the Dead Sea, infamous for its wickedness. God destroyed Sodom with fire and brimstone after Abraham interceded and not even ten righteous people could be found within it.

Biblical Significance

Sodom stands as the ultimate biblical example of divine judgment on unrepentant sin. Its destruction serves as a warning throughout Scripture about the consequences of wickedness and the importance of righteousness.

Geographic Location

Latitude

31.0500°

Longitude

35.3500°

Known today as: Unknown (believed near the Dead Sea)

Quick Facts

Region
Canaan
Testament
Both
Modern Name
Unknown (believed near the Dead Sea)
Key Verses
5
Coordinates
31.05°, 35.35°
Other Names
1

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