Gomorrah

Submersion, one of the five cities of the plain of Siddim (q.v.) which were destroyed by fire (Gen. 10:19; 13:10; 19:24, 28). These cities probably stood close together, and were near the northern extremity of what is now the Dead Sea. This city is always mentioned next after Sodom, both of which were types of impiety and wickedness (Gen. 18:20; Rom. 9:29). Their destruction is mentioned as an “ensample unto those that after should live ungodly” (2 Pet. 2:6; Jude 1:4-7). Their wickedness became proverbial (Deut. 32:32; Isa. 1:9, 10; Jer. 23:14). But that wickedness may be exceeded (Matt. 10:15; Mark 6:11). (See DEAD SEA).

(submersion), one of the five “cities of the plain” or “vale of Siddim” that under the irrespective kings joined battle there with Chedorlaomer (Genesis 14:2-8) and his allies by whom they were discomfited till Abraham came to the rescue. Four out of the five were afterwards destroyed by the Lord with fire from heaven. (Genesis 19:23-29) One of them only, Zoar (or Bela; which was its original name), was spared at the request of Lot, in order that he might take refuge there. The geographical position of these cities is discussed under Sodom.

GOMOR'RAH (submersion), one of the five cities in the vale of Siddim, Gen 14:1-11; destroyed for its wickedness, Gen 18:20; Gen 19:24, Gen 19:28; made a warning by Moses, Deut 29:23; Deut 32:32; referred to by Isaiah 1:9-10; by Jeremiah 23:14; Jeremiah 49:18; Jeremiah 50:40; by Amos 4:11; by Zephaniah 2:9; by our Saviour, Matt 10:15; Mark 6:11; by Paul, quoting Isaiah, Rom 9:29; by Peter and Jude, 2 Pet 2:6. Its site is disputed. Some place it at the southern, others at the northern, end of the Dead Sea. The name Wady ?'Amriyek?, at the north-west side of the Dead Sea, is like the Hebrew for Gomorrah. See Sodom and Salt Sea.

rebellious people

GOMOR'RAH (submersion), one of the five cities in the vale of Siddim, Gen 14:1-11; destroyed for its wickedness, Gen 18:20; Gen 19:24, Gen 19:28; made a warning by Moses, Deut 29:23; Deut 32:32; referred to by Isaiah 1:9-10; by Jeremiah 23:14; Jeremiah 49:18; Jeremiah 50:40; by Amos 4:11; by Zephaniah 2:9; by our Saviour, Matt 10:15; Mark 6:11; by Paul, quoting Isaiah, Rom 9:29; by Peter and Jude, 2 Pet 2:6. Its site is disputed. Some place it at the southern, others at the northern, end of the Dead Sea. The name Wady ?'Amriyek?, at the north-west side of the Dead Sea, is like the Hebrew for Gomorrah. See Sodom and Salt Sea. GOODMAN OF THE HOUSE is the master of the house, irrespective of moral character. The term was in common use when the A.V. was made. Matt 20:11.