Overview
Gomorrah was one of the cities of the plain in ancient Canaan, located near Sodom. It was destroyed by God through fire and brimstone as judgment for the grave sins of its inhabitants. This catastrophic event stands throughout Scripture as a stark reminder of God's righteous judgment against unrepentant sin.
Key Scriptures
"Then the LORD rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the LORD out of heaven" (Genesis 19:24, ESV).
"And he looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and toward all the land of the valley, and he saw the smoke of the land going up like the smoke of a furnace" (Genesis 19:28, ESV).
"If the LORD of hosts had not left us a few survivors, we should have been like Sodom, and like Gomorrah" (Isaiah 1:9, ESV).
Application
Reflect on how God's judgment on Gomorrah demonstrates both His holiness and the serious consequences of persistent rebellion, calling believers to repentance and obedience.