But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.
But the people of Sodom were extremely wicked and sinful in the LORD's eyes.
This verse tells us that the people living in Sodom were deeply evil and lived in ways that greatly offended God.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Abraham and his nephew Lot had to separate because their flocks and herds were too large for the land to support them both, leading Lot to choose the fertile plain near Sodom. This verse describes the inhabitants of Sodom as exceedingly wicked and sinful before God, setting the stage for later events in the biblical narrative where Sodom's moral corruption plays a key role. The cultural context reflects ancient Near Eastern societies where city-states like Sodom were often marked by idolatry and immorality, contrasting with the righteous path Abraham followed.
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