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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: People of Gomorrah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/people_of_gomorrah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/10-19.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/p/people.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > People of Gomorrah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/p/people_of_god.htm" title="People of God">◄</a> People of Gomorrah <a href="/topical/p/people_of_his_pasture.htm" title="People of His Pasture">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The People of Gomorrah are primarily known from the biblical narrative found in the Book of Genesis, where Gomorrah is one of the five cities of the plain, along with Sodom, Admah, Zeboiim, and Zoar (<a href="/genesis/10-19.htm">Genesis 10:19</a>). Gomorrah, like its sister city Sodom, is infamous for its wickedness and the subsequent divine judgment that led to its destruction.<br><br><b>Biblical Account</b><br><br>The most detailed account of Gomorrah and its people is found in <a href="/bsb/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18-19</a>. The narrative describes how the LORD revealed to Abraham His intention to investigate the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah, "because their sin is so grievous" (<a href="/genesis/18-20.htm">Genesis 18:20</a>). Abraham interceded for the cities, and the LORD agreed to spare them if ten righteous people could be found (<a href="/genesis/18-32.htm">Genesis 18:32</a>).<br><br>Two angels visited Sodom, where they encountered Lot, Abraham's nephew. Lot extended hospitality to them, but the men of Sodom, described as wicked, surrounded Lot's house and demanded to have relations with the visitors (<a href="/genesis/19-4.htm">Genesis 19:4-5</a>). This incident highlights the moral depravity of the people of Gomorrah and Sodom.<br><br><b>Divine Judgment</b><br><br>The angels warned Lot to flee with his family, as the LORD was about to destroy the city. Lot hesitated, but the angels urged him to escape to the mountains, eventually allowing him to flee to Zoar (<a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">Genesis 19:15-22</a>). As Lot and his family fled, the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, obliterating the cities and their inhabitants (<a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Genesis 19:24-25</a>).<br><br><b>Symbol of Wickedness</b><br><br>Throughout the Bible, Gomorrah, along with Sodom, becomes a symbol of extreme wickedness and divine judgment. The prophets frequently reference these cities to illustrate the severity of sin and the certainty of God's judgment. Isaiah, for example, compares the leaders of Judah to the rulers of Sodom and Gomorrah, calling them to repentance (<a href="/isaiah/1-10.htm">Isaiah 1:10</a>). Similarly, Jeremiah and Ezekiel use the destruction of these cities as a warning to Israel and other nations (<a href="/jeremiah/23-14.htm">Jeremiah 23:14</a>, <a href="/ezekiel/16-49.htm">Ezekiel 16:49-50</a>).<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>In the New Testament, Gomorrah is mentioned as a warning against ungodliness. Jesus refers to the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah when warning the cities that rejected His message, stating that it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for those cities (<a href="/matthew/10-15.htm">Matthew 10:15</a>). The apostle Peter and Jude also cite the destruction of these cities as an example of God's judgment against immorality and ungodliness (<a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">2 Peter 2:6</a>, <a href="/jude/1-7.htm">Jude 1:7</a>).<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The narrative of Gomorrah serves as a powerful reminder of the holiness and justice of God. The destruction of Gomorrah underscores the seriousness with which God views sin and the inevitable consequences of persistent wickedness. It also highlights the mercy of God, as seen in His willingness to spare the city for the sake of a few righteous individuals and His deliverance of Lot and his family.<br><br>The account of Gomorrah continues to be a poignant illustration of the need for righteousness and the importance of heeding divine warnings. It serves as a call to repentance and a reminder of the hope found in God's mercy and grace for those who turn to Him.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/c/common_people--heard_jesus_gladly.htm">Common People: Heard Jesus Gladly</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/people.htm">People</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/people_taking_advantage_of_you.htm">People Taking Advantage of You</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/people_turning_against_you.htm">People Turning Against You</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/people_who_dont_like_you.htm">People Who Dont Like You</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/people_who_lie.htm">People Who Lie</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elishah.htm">Elishah (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/people.htm">People (13047 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/japheth.htm">Japheth (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/thickly.htm">Thickly (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/evil-doings.htm">Evil-doings (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/barbarous.htm">Barbarous (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/caria.htm">Caria</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cosmological.htm">Cosmological</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/smyrna.htm">Smyrna (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shinar.htm">Shinar (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shem.htm">Shem (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/settlement.htm">Settlement (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/buildings.htm">Buildings (28 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/arabia.htm">Arabia (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/world.htm">World (2829 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/unpeopled.htm">Unpeopled (38 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/earlier.htm">Earlier (48 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fertile.htm">Fertile (55 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/peoples.htm">Peoples (305 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah (802 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/walled.htm">Walled (63 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/deluge.htm">Deluge (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/later.htm">Later (89 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pulled.htm">Pulled (84 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/noah.htm">Noah (55 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wasted.htm">Wasted (106 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kingdom.htm">Kingdom (409 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/boats.htm">Boats (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/ships.htm">Ships (46 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/genealogy.htm">Genealogy (29 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (10891 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ (573 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/p/people_of_god.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="People of God"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="People of God" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/p/people_of_his_pasture.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="People of His Pasture"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="People of His Pasture" /></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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