Lexical Definition
עֲמֹרָה ʻĂmôrâh (am-o-raw') Gomorrah N:N--L
from עָמַר; a (ruined) heap
Gomorrah.
- § Gomorrah = "submersion"
- Amorah, a place in Palestine
1) the twin-city in evil with Sodom, both destroyed in judgment by God with fire from heaven
1a) of iniquity (fig.)
See Greek: Γόμοῤῥα
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עֲמֹרָֽה | Gomorrah | Isa.1.10 • Isa.13.19 |
| עֲמֹרָ֛ה | Gomorrah | Jer.50.40 |
| עֲמֹרָ֗ה | Gomorrah | Gen.14.8 |
| עֲמֹרָ֖ה | Gomorrah | Gen.19.24 |
| עֲמֹרָ֔ה | Gomorrah | Gen.13.10 • Amos.4.11 |
| עֲמֹרָ֑ה | Gomorrah | Gen.14.2 • Deut.32.32 |
| לַעֲמֹרָ֖ה | Gomorrah | Isa.1.9 |
| כַּעֲמֹרָֽה | like Gomorrah | Jer.23.14 |
| כַּֽעֲמֹרָ֔ה | like Gomorrah | Zeph.2.9 |
| וַעֲמֹרָה֙ | and Gomorrah | Deut.29.23 |
| וַעֲמֹרָ֛ה | and Gomorrah | Gen.10.19 • Gen.14.11 • Jer.49.18 |
| וַעֲמֹרָ֖ה | and Gomorrah | Gen.14.10 • Gen.18.20 |
| וַעֲמֹרָ֔ה | and Gomorrah | Gen.19.28 |
Extended Information
- Gomorrah = "submersion"
- Also named: Gomorra (Γόμορρα "Gomorrah" Γόμοῤῥα)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֲמֹרָה19 proper name, of a location Gomorrah, Γομορρα (Γ = 
; √ II. עמר according to LagBN 54); — always with סְדֹם q. v.; Gen 10:19 + 8 t. Genesis; in simile Amos 4:11; Isa 1:9; Isa 13:19; Deut 29:22*; Jer 49:18; Jer 50:40; Zeph 2:9, compare Deut 32:32 figurative of iniquity Isa 1:10; Jer 23:14.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 10:19 |
| Deuteronomy | 29:22* · 32:32 |
| Isaiah | 1:9 · 1:10 · 13:19 |
| Jeremiah | 23:14 · 49:18 · 50:40 |
| Amos | 4:11 |
| Zephaniah | 2:9 |
Profile
Gomorrah • Wicked city destroyed by God along with Sodom.
Gomorrah was a wicked city in the plain of Jordan that God destroyed with sulfur and fire, along with Sodom, due to their grave sins.
- A location first mentioned at Gen.10.19;
- referred to as Gomorrah עֲמֹרָה, or - (KJV= Gomorrha) or Gomorrah (KJV= Gomorrha) Γόμοῤῥα.
Gomorrah was one of the five cities in the plain of Jordan, along with Sodom, Admah, Zeboiim, and Zoar (Genesis 10:19, 14:2). It was located in a fertile area, well-watered like the garden of the Lord (Genesis 13:10).
However, the wickedness of Gomorrah and the neighboring cities was exceedingly grave (Genesis 18:20). When God revealed His plan to destroy the cities to Abraham, the patriarch pleaded for their survival if even ten righteous people could be found (Genesis 18:23-32). Ultimately, only Lot and his two daughters were spared, while Gomorrah and the other cities were destroyed by sulfur and fire from heaven (Genesis 19:24-25).
The destruction of Gomorrah and Sodom became a symbol of God's judgment against sin and a warning to future generations (Deuteronomy 29:23, 32:32; Isaiah 1:9-10, 13:19; Jeremiah 23:14, 49:18, 50:40; Amos 4:11; Zephaniah 2:9). In the New Testament, Jesus used Sodom and Gomorrah as an example of the fate awaiting those who reject the gospel message (Matthew 10:15; Mark 6:11; Luke 10:12).
The apostle Peter cited the destruction of these cities as proof of God's judgment against the ungodly and His deliverance of the righteous (2 Peter 2:6-9). Jude also referred to Sodom and Gomorrah as an example of the punishment awaiting those who indulge in sexual immorality and perversion (Jude 1:7).
The exact location of Gomorrah remains unknown, as the cities were completely destroyed. However, it is believed to have been situated in the area south of the Dead Sea, possibly submerged beneath its waters.