Translations
Modern
As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah along with their neighbors,” declares the LORD, “no one will dwell there; no man will abide there.
Traditional
As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbour cities thereof, saith the Lord; so shall no man abide there, neither shall any son of man dwell therein.
Literal
As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighbors,” a declaration of YHWH, “no man will dwell there, and no a son of man will reside in it.
Latin
Sicut subvertit Dominus Sodomam et Gomorrham, et vicinas ejus, ait Dominus, non habitabit ibi vir, et non incolet eam filius hominis.
Original
Hebrew
English
As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah along with their neighbors,” declares the LORD, “no one will dwell there; no man will abide there.
Notes
Babylon's destruction would be complete, like the total ruin of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24–25).
Theme notes and profiles
Hope Beyond Judgment Messages Against the Nations The Lord of Nations
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Places
Gomorrah: Wicked city destroyed by God along with Sodom Sodom: Wicked city destroyed by God for its sins
Glossary
Topics
Gomorrah: Destroyed Sodom: Destroyed on Account of the Wickedness of the People