Jude 1:7Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them, having, in the same way as these, given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, suffering the punishment of eternal fire.
The setting
Unknown location, ~65-80 AD. Jude writes urgently to churches infiltrated by teachers promoting sexual license as 'freedom in Christ'...
The emotion here: urgently warning family about approaching danger
The original word
ekporneuō (ἐκπορνεύω) — to prostitute oneself completely, utterly abandon sexual boundaries
Why it matters
Sodom was located near the Dead Sea, possibly under its southern waters today
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jude 1:7
The phrase 'strange flesh' may refer to the angels the men of Sodom wanted to assault
Common misconceptionPeople think this is mainly about homosexuality, but Jude's focus is on teachers using 'grace' to justify any sexual sin. The real target is antinomianism.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jude 1:7
Bible Genome reading
Jude 1:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jude 1:7 comes from the book of Jude, written during the Apostolic period. These words are attributed to Jude. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include immorality, judgment. Notable phrases: Sodom and Gomorrah; given themselves over; sexual immorality.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
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