Genesis 19:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Lot's wife looked back behind her as they were escaping, and she turned into a pillar of salt.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Lot's wife disobeyed God's clear warning not to look back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and as a result, she was instantly turned into a pillar of salt.

📚 Historical Context

This event occurred when God was destroying the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah with fire and sulfur. Angels had specifically warned Lot's family to flee without looking back at the destruction. The Dead Sea region, where this took place, is known for its high salt content and salt formations, making this judgment both supernatural and connected to the local geography.

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