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The name "Soar" means "small" or "insignificant" in Hebrew. It is one of the five cities of the plain, along with Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, which were subject to divine judgment due to their wickedness.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Soar is first mentioned in the context of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In <a href="/bsb/genesis/19.htm">Genesis 19</a>, Lot, Abraham's nephew, is instructed by angels to flee Sodom to avoid its impending destruction. Lot pleads to escape to Soar, a small city, instead of fleeing to the mountains. The angels grant his request, and Soar is spared from the destruction that befalls the other cities. <a href="/genesis/19-20.htm">Genesis 19:20-22</a> states: "Look, this town is near enough for me to flee to, and it is small. Let me flee there—is it not small? Then my life will be saved.” And he said to him, “Very well, I will grant this request as well, and will not overthrow the town you speak of. Hurry, flee there quickly, because I cannot do anything until you reach it.” That is why the town was called Zoar."<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b> <br>Soar is traditionally identified with a location near the southeastern shore of the Dead Sea. Its exact location remains uncertain, but it is often associated with the archaeological site of modern-day Safi in Jordan. The city was part of the fertile plain region, which was well-watered and suitable for agriculture before its destruction.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>Soar's sparing from destruction highlights God's mercy and willingness to listen to the pleas of the righteous. Lot's escape to Soar serves as a testament to divine grace, even amidst judgment. The narrative underscores the importance of obedience and the consequences of sin, as seen in the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah.<br><br><b>Later References and Legacy:</b> <br>Soar is mentioned again in the context of the Moabite territory. In <a href="/isaiah/15-5.htm">Isaiah 15:5</a> , the prophet laments the destruction of Moab, mentioning Soar: "My heart cries out for Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. For they go up the ascent of Luhith weeping; they utter cries of destruction on the road to Horonaim." This reference indicates that Soar continued to exist as a city beyond the time of Lot.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Impact:</b> <br>Soar's account is often used in sermons and teachings to illustrate themes of divine judgment, mercy, and the importance of righteous living. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the hope of salvation for those who seek refuge in God's provision.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. i.</I>) To fly aloft, as a bird; to mount upward on wings, or as on wings.<p>2. (<I>v. i.</I>) Fig.: To rise in thought, spirits, or imagination; to be exalted in mood.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) The act of soaring; upward flight.<p>4. (<I>a.</I>) See 3d Sore.<p>5. (<I>a.</I>) See Sore, reddish brown.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/82.htm"><span class="l">82. abar -- to fly</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from an unused word Definition to fly NASB Word Usage soars (1). fly.<br> A primitive root; to <b>soar</b> -- fly. 81, 82. abar. 83 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/82.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1361.htm"><span class="l">1361. gabahh -- locust</span></a><br><b>...</b> A primitive root; to <b>soar</b>, ie Be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty -- exalt, be<br> haughty, be (make) high(-er), lift up, mount up, be proud, raise up great <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1361.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/traherne/centuries_of_meditations/18_sometimes_i_should_soar.htm"><span class="l">Sometimes I Should <b>Soar</b> Above the Stars</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE THIRD CENTURY 18 Sometimes I should <b>soar</b> above the stars. Sometimes<br> I should <b>soar</b> above the stars, and enquire how the Heavens <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/18 sometimes i should soar.htm</font><p><a href="/library/brownlie/hymns_of_the_greek_church/the_brightest_and_the_fairest.htm"><span class="l">The Brightest and the Fairest,</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Now let our songs of blessing <b>soar</b>. To Thee, O Christ, for evermore. <b>...</b> And joy<br> with joy the truest; To Thee, O Christ, our praises <b>soar</b>,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../brownlie/hymns of the greek church/the brightest and the fairest.htm</font><p><a href="/library/smith/jeremiah/1_god.htm"><span class="l">God.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the Prophet's imagination. His native powers of vision were not such as<br> <b>soar</b>, or at any rate easily <b>soar</b>, to the sublime. He was <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/1 god.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/feeding_on_ashes.htm"><span class="l">Feeding on Ashes</span></a> <br><b>...</b> osteology"the science of bones"you will see, in the very make of its breast-bone<br> and its wing-bones, the declaration that its destiny was to <b>soar</b> into the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/feeding on ashes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/chapter_vii_that_god_is_to.htm"><span class="l">That God is to be Found Neither from the Powers of the Body nor of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> By my soul itself will I mount up unto Him. I will <b>soar</b> beyond that power of mine<br> whereby I cling to the body, and fill the whole structure of it with life. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter vii that god is to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hippolytus/the_refutation_of_all_heresies/chapter_x_origin_of_the_world.htm"><span class="l">Origin of the World; Basilides' Account of the "Sonship. "</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He confers benefits, because, as a wing of a bird, when removed from the bird, would<br> not of itself <b>soar</b> high up and aloft; nor, again, would a bird, when <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter x origin of the world.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/the_secret_of_immortal_youth.htm"><span class="l">The Secret of Immortal Youth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> there are three forms of unwearied strength lying ready for you, young men and women,<br> to take for your very own if you like: strength to <b>soar</b>, strength to run <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the secret of immortal youth.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/unfailing_stabs_and_fainting_men.htm"><span class="l">Unfailing Stabs and Fainting Men</span></a> <br><b>...</b> What are the consequences that the prophet traces to this restoring power? 'They<br> shall mount up with wings as eagles.' Power to <b>soar</b>, to lift our heavy selves <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/unfailing stabs and fainting men.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/the_altar_of_incense.htm"><span class="l">The Altar of Incense</span></a> <br><b>...</b> weather, to the place whence it came. Ah! brethren, let us ask ourselves if<br> our spirits thus aspire and <b>soar</b>. Do we know what it is to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the altar of incense.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_5_1859/love.htm"><span class="l">Love</span></a> <br><b>...</b> open wide thine eyes, and look full in the Sun's face, and <b>soar</b> upward, upward,<br> upward, far above the heights of this world's creation, upwards, till thou art <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/love.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/soar.htm"><span class="l"><b>Soar</b> (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Soar</b> (5 Occurrences). Job 39:26 "Is it by your wisdom<br> that the hawk soars, and stretches her wings toward the south? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/soar.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tower.htm"><span class="l">Tower (74 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6. (n.) High flight; elevation. 7. (vi) To rise and overtop other objects; to be<br> lofty or very high; hence, to <b>soar</b>. 8. (vt) To <b>soar</b> into. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tower.htm - 52k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/soap.htm"><span class="l">Soap (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/soap.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aspire.htm"><span class="l">Aspire (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (vt) To rise; to ascend; to tower; to <b>soar</b>. 3. (vt) To aspire to; to long for;<br> to try to reach; to mount to. 4. (n.) Aspiration. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aspire.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/soared.htm"><span class="l">Soared (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of <b>Soar</b>. Multi-Version Concordance Soared<br> (2 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 22:11 He rode on a cherub, and flew. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/soared.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fly.htm"><span class="l">Fly (33 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> For "fly" the Revised Version (British and American) has "<b>soar</b>" (Job 39:26) "fly<br> down" (Isaiah 11:14); for "flying" (Isaiah 31:5) the American Standard Revised <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fly.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hawk.htm"><span class="l">Hawk (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> falconry. 3. (vi) To make an attack while on the wing; to <b>soar</b> and strike<br> like a hawk; -- generally with at; as, to hawk at flies. 4 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hawk.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eagle.htm"><span class="l">Eagle (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> power of flight that enables a bird to hang as if frozen in the sky, for long periods<br> appearing to our sight immovable, or to sail and <b>soar</b> directly into the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eagle.htm - 28k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/promises-in-the-Bible.html">What are the greatest promises in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Obadiah.html">Summary of the Book of Obadiah - Bible Survey | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/mount-up-with-wings-like-eagles.html">What does it mean to mount up with wings like eagles? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/soar.htm">Soar: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Soar (5 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/39-26.htm">Job 39:26</a></span><br />"Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and stretches her wings toward the south?<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/39-27.htm">Job 39:27</a></span><br />Is it at your command that the eagle mounts up, and makes his nest on high?<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who are waiting for the Lord will have new strength; they will get wings like eagles: running, they will not be tired, and walking, they will have no weariness.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-22.htm">Jeremiah 49:22</a></span><br />Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread out his wings against Bozrah: and the heart of the mighty men of Edom at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/obadiah/1-4.htm">Obadiah 1:4</a></span><br />Though you mount on high as the eagle, and though your nest is set among the stars, I will bring you down from there," says Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/soar.htm">Soar</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/soar.htm">Soar (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/flew.htm">Flew (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/balaam.htm">Balaam (62 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim (63 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/soareth.htm">Soareth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sped.htm">Sped (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/swiftly.htm">Swiftly (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/swoop.htm">Swoop (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rode.htm">Rode (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cherub.htm">Cherub (21 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wings.htm">Wings (81 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wind.htm">Wind (180 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/s/soap--a_washing_compound.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Soap: A Washing Compound"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Soap: A Washing Compound" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/soared.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Soared"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Soared" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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