The word "Sodomy" is still widely misused to describe homosexual activity. This is a summary of information on the history, Bible texts and the actual sins of Sodom and Gomorrah.
The Reason Behind the Misunderstanding
The description of uncontrolled sexual activities of the ancient Greek by Philo (Jewish Philosopher). In his article On Abraham, paragraph 133-136. Philo explicitly describe a sexual intercourse between men. However, his description is a violent relationship, not a loving one.
Reference: Loeb Classical Library, Philo Volume VI, Translated by F.H. Colson (ISBN 0434992895)
Philo's Relationship with House of Herod
It is known that Philo lived in the time of Jesus. However, he wrote nothing about Jesus. Philo had close relationship with the House of Herod. (Reference: Philo)
Sins of Sodom According to Old Testament
God explained the sins of Sodom through prophet Ezekiel:
Ezekiel 16:49-50 (NIV)49 “‘Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. 50 They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen.
Jesus Description on "A town worst than Sodom and Gomorrah"
Matthew 10:11-15 (NIV)11 Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave. 12 As you enter the home, give it your greeting. 13 If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. 14 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet. 15 Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
Luke 10:10-12 (NIV)10 But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town we wipe from our feet as a warning to you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God has come near.’ 12 I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.
Other Translated Scriptures Misuse "Sodomites"
In the King James Version Bible: For further investigation, use Biblehub Interlinear Tool for each verse. Click on the word "qades" to discover the real meaning of the Hebrew word, which is not "Sodomite".
The use of "Sodomites" for the original Hebrew word "קָדֵ֖שׁ" (Qadesh), violating the fact that Qadesh is known as temple prostitutes in those time. Further reading: Britannica
Sodom and Gomorrah in Bible
- Isaiah Chapter 1, 3:9 - No further explanation on the sexual activities.
- Jeremiah 23:14 - Adultery
- 2 Peter 2:6-9 - Sexual immorality
Describe "attempt violation on celestial being".
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