And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:
The whole land will be covered with sulfur and salt, burning and completely barren—nothing planted, nothing growing, not even grass sprouting anywhere. It will be just like when the LORD destroyed Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim in His fierce anger and wrath.
This verse describes how God will make the land completely desolate and lifeless as judgment for disobedience, just like He did to the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is warning the Israelites about the consequences of breaking their covenant with God before they enter the Promised Land. He references the famous destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and two lesser-known cities (Admah and Zeboim) that were also destroyed for their wickedness. This serves as a vivid reminder of God's judgment on sin and disobedience.
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