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As when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbor cities of it, says Yahweh, so shall no man dwell there, neither shall any son of man sojourn therein.
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A 'Sodom' Standard of Judgment
Commentators explain that comparing Babylon's fall to Sodom and Gomorrah signifies more than just military defeat. It points to a complete, final, and irreversible desolation directly enacted by God. As one scholar notes, Sodom serves as a permanent 'mirror' reflecting God's ultimate vengeance upon the ungodly, leaving no hope for recovery.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
As God overthrew Sodom ... — The whole verse is reproduced from Jeremiah 49:18.
We enter here, indeed, upon a mosa…
16th Century
Protestant
This verse confirms and explains the previous verse. But so that the Prophet's design may be more evident, we must remember what Jude says in his e…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and the neighbour [cities] thereof, says the Lord Admah and Zeboim: [so]…
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Presbyterian
It is Israel's comfort in distress that, though they are weak, their Redeemer is strong. This may be applied to believers, who complain of the domi…
