Genesis 19:25
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25 He overthrew[a] those cities and the whole Plain, together with the inhabitants of the cities and the produce of the soil.(A)
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- 19:25 Overthrew: this term, lit., “turned upside down,” is used consistently to describe the destruction of the cities of the Plain. The imagery of earthquake and subsequent fire fits the geology of this region.
Matthew 10:15
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15 Amen, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.(A)
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Matthew 11:23-24
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23 [a]And as for you, Capernaum:
‘Will you be exalted to heaven?(A)
You will go down to the netherworld.’
For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.”(B)
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- 11:23 Capernaum’s pride and punishment are described in language taken from the taunt song against the king of Babylon (Is 14:13–15).
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