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Sodom (sŏd`əm) or Sodoma (sŏd`ōmə), in the Bible, the principal of the Cities of the Plain (the others being Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and Zoar, which was spared) destroyed by fire from heaven because of their wickedness. The cities were probably located near the S portion of the Dead Sea. The ruins at Bab edh-Dhra and Numeira have been identified by some with Sodom and Gomorrah, respectively. Sodom Old Testament a city destroyed by God for its wickedness that, with Gomorrah, traditionally typifies depravity (Genesis 19:24) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In particular, hardened though I am, it astonishes me that men WITH FAMILIES should care to live in this Sodom. I had always, I confess, been brought up to think of Paris as a sort of Sodom and Gomorrah in one. Had the apples of Sodom turned to ashes in my mouth, I could not have felt a more startling revulsion. |
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