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Sodomy

/SOD-uh-mee/

Summary

An unnatural crime named after Sodom where it was prevalent, strictly forbidden in the Mosaic law and punishable by death.

☩Definition and Origin

Sodomy is an unnatural crime taking its name from Sodom, where it was common. The men of Sodom demanded that Lot surrender his angelic visitors for this purpose. It was widespread among pagan nations of antiquity, as Paul describes in Romans 1.

Key verses:Genesis 19:5-8Romans 1:24, 26-27

☩Biblical Prohibition

The Mosaic law strictly forbade this sin and prescribed capital punishment for offenders. It is listed among the abominations that caused the Canaanites to be expelled from the land. Similar incidents in Israel's history, as at Gibeah, brought severe judgment.

Key verses:Leviticus 18:22-23Leviticus 20:13, 15-16Deuteronomy 23:17Judges 19:22

☩In Israel's History

Despite the prohibition, 'sodomites' (male cult prostitutes) appeared in Israel during periods of spiritual decline. Godly kings like Asa and Jehoshaphat removed them. Josiah's reforms included destroying their houses within the temple precincts.

Key verses:1 Kings 14:241 Kings 15:121 Kings 22:462 Kings 23:71 Corinthians 6:91 Timothy 1:9-10

Related Verses20 mentions

Leviticus· 5 verses

18:2218:2320:1320:1520:16

1 Kings· 3 verses

14:2415:1222:46

Romans· 3 verses

1:241:261:27

Deuteronomy· 2 verses

23:1727:21

See Also

1/2
Christ and the Adulteress
Adultery
Cité de Dieu (City of God)
Bestiality
Lasciviousness
Lasciviousness
Lust
Lust

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sodomy," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sodomy," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  3. 3.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sodomy," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  4. 4.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sodomy," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  5. 5.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sodomy," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  6. 6.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sodomy," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  7. 7.John McClintock and James Strong, "Sodomy," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).