Genesis 19:26
“But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.”
What does Genesis 19:26 mean?
Genesis 19:26 (KJV) states, "But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt." This verse comes from the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were known for their wickedness and sin, and God had decided to…
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Genesis 19:26 reads, "But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt." This stark and chilling verse serves as a profound warning about the spiritual and moral hazards of hesitation, doubt, and the desire to cling to the past. In the narrative, Lot and…
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Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the powerful lessons embedded in Your Word, specifically in Genesis 19:26, where it recounts the plight of Lot's wife: "But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt." This story…
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