Jude 1:7
Verse
Context
God’s Judgment on the Ungodly
6And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day.7In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.
Sermons
Andrew Strom
Bill Randles
Zac Poonen
Arno Clemens Gaebelein 
St. John Chrysostom
George Fox
John GillSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Even as Sodom and Gomorrha - What their sin and punishment were may be seen in Genesis 19, and the notes there. This is the third example to illustrate what is laid down Jde 1:4. Are set forth for an example - Both of what God will do to such transgressors, and of the position laid down in Jde 1:4, viz., that God has in the most open and positive manner declared that such and such sinners shall meet with the punishment due to their crimes. Suffering the vengeance of eternal fire - Subjected to such a punishment as an endless fire can inflict. Some apply this to the utter subversion of these cities, so that by the action of that fire which descended from heaven they were totally and eternally destroyed; for as to their being rebuilt, that is impossible, seeing the very ground on which they stood is burned up, and the whole plain is now the immense lake Asphaltites. See the notes on Genesis 19 (note). The first sense applies to the inhabitants of those wicked cities; the second, to the cities themselves: in either case the word πυρ αιωνιον signifies an eternally destructive fire; it has no end in the punishment of the wicked Sodomites, etc.; it has no end in the destruction of the cities; they were totally burnt up, and never were and never can be rebuilt. In either of these senses the word αιωνιος, eternal, has its grammatical and proper meaning.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Even as--ALFORD translates, "I wish to remind you (Jde 1:5) that." Sodom, &c.-- (Pe2 2:6). giving themselves over to fornication--following fornication extraordinarily, that is, out of the order of nature. On "in like manner to them" (Greek), compare Note, see on Jde 1:6. Compare on spiritual fornication, "go a whoring from thee," Psa 73:27. going after strange flesh--departing from the course of nature, and going after that which is unnatural. In later times the most enlightened heathen nations indulged in the sin of Sodom without compunction or shame. are set forth--before our eyes. suffering--undergoing to this present time; alluding to the marks of volcanic fire about the Dead Sea. the vengeance--Greek, "righteous retribution." eternal fire--The lasting marks of the fire that consumed the cities irreparably, is a type of the eternal fire to which the inhabitants have been consigned. BENGEL translates as the Greek will admit, "Suffering (the) punishment (which they endure) as an example or sample of eternal fire (namely, that which shall consume the wicked)." Eze 16:53-55 shows that Sodom's punishment, as a nation, is not eternal. Compare also Pe2 2:6.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them,.... Admah and Zeboiim, for Zoar was spared. This is a third instance of God's vengeance on sinners; and which, like that of the Israelites, and of the angels, was after great favours had been enjoyed: these places were delightfully situated, and very fruitful, as the garden of God; they were under a form of government, had kings over them, and had lately had a very great deliverance from the kings that carried them captive, being rescued by Abraham; they had a righteous Lot among them, who was a reprover in the gate, and Abraham made intercession for them with God. But they in like manner giving themselves over to fornication; not as the angels, who are not capable of sinning in such a manner; though the Jews make this to be a sin of theirs, and so interpret Gen 6:2 (i), but rather the Israelites, among whom this sin prevailed, Co1 10:8; though it seems best of all to refer it to the false teachers that turned the grace of God into lasciviousness, and were very criminal this way; and then the sense is, that in like manner as they, the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah, gave themselves over to the sin of fornication; wherefore these men might expect the same judgments that fell upon them, since their sin was alike; which sin is a work of the flesh, contrary to the law of God, is against the body, and attended with many evils; exposes to judgment here and hereafter, and unfits for the communion of the saints, and for the kingdom of heaven: and going after strange flesh; or "other flesh"; meaning not other women besides their own wives, but men; and designs that detestable and unnatural sin, which, from these people, is called sodomy to this day; and which is an exceeding great sin, contrary to the light of nature and law of God, dishonourable to human nature, and scandalous to a nation and people, and commonly prevails where idolatry and infidelity do, as among the Papists and Mahometans; and arose from idleness and fulness of bread in Sodom, and was committed in the sight of God, with great impudence: their punishment follows, are set forth for an example; being destroyed by fire from heaven, and their cities turned into a sulphurous lake, which continues to this day, as a monument of God's vengeance, and an example to all such who commit the same sins, and who may expect the same equitable punishment; and to all who live ungodly lives, though they may not be guilty of the same crimes; and to all that slight and reject the Gospel revelation, with whom it will be more intolerable than for Sodom and Gomorrah; and to antichrist, who bears the same name, and spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt; and particularly to all false teachers, who besides their strange doctrines, go after strange flesh: suffering the vengeance of eternal fire; which may be understood of that fire, with which those cities, and the inhabitants of it, were consumed; which, Philo the (k) Jew says, burnt till his time, and must be burning when Jude wrote this epistle. The effects of which still continues, the land being now brimstone, salt, and burning; and is an emblem and representation of hell fire, between which there is a great likeness; as in the matter of them, both being fire; in the efficient cause of them, both from the Lord; and in the instruments thereof, the angels, who, as then, will hereafter be employed in the delivery of the righteous, and in the burning of the wicked; and in the circumstance attending both, suddenly, at an unawares, when not thought of, and expected; and in the nature of them, being a destruction total, irreparable, and everlasting: and this agrees with the sentiments of the Jews, who say (l), that "the men of Sodom have no part or portion in the world to come, and shall not see the world to come. And says R. Isaac, "Sodom is judged , "with the judgment of hell" (m). (i) Pirke Eliezer, c. 22. Joseph. Antiqu. l. 1. c. 3. sect. 1. (k) De Abrahamo, p. 370. (l) T. Hieros. Sanhedrin, fol. 29. 3. (m) Zohar in Gen. fol. 71. 3.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:7 God’s judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah had become proverbial (see Gen 18:17–19:26; Luke 17:26-29). • neighboring towns: Deuteronomy 29:23 mentions Admah and Zeboiim. • Every kind of sexual perversion probably refers to homosexuality (Gen 19:5-10).
Jude 1:7
God’s Judgment on the Ungodly
6And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling—these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day.7In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.
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Predictions - Housing Crash Depression
By Andrew Strom3.0K1:06:40Great DepressionDAN 9:1DAN 9:11DAN 9:13HEB 13:82PE 2:5JUD 1:7In this sermon, the speaker discusses the influence of the American gospel and Jesus on other countries. He expresses concern about how American culture, including gangs and rap songs, is being perceived and emulated by youth in other nations. The speaker emphasizes the need for agonizing prayer and a heartfelt cry for God's mercy on America before it's too late. He also warns of an impending economic depression in the United States unless there is a miraculous intervention from God. The sermon references the biblical story of Lot and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah as a cautionary tale for America's moral decline.
Sodom and Gomorrah
By Bill Randles1.4K45:38GEN 18:1GEN 19:1GEN 19:16GEN 19:24EZK 9:3JUD 1:7In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abram and the three men who visit him. Abram shows great hospitality and offers them food and rest. The preacher emphasizes the importance of not being attached to the comforts and conveniences of the world, as exemplified by the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. The preacher highlights the soul-deadening aspects of the world and the need for God in our lives. The sermon also mentions the wickedness of the men of Sodom who demand to know the visitors in a perverted manner.
The True Grace of God
By Zac Poonen4731:28:15MAT 7:15ACT 20:241PE 5:52PE 2:12PE 2:4JUD 1:4JUD 1:7This sermon emphasizes the importance of staying true to the true grace of God, highlighting the dangers of turning the grace of God into a license for sin. It warns against false teachings that lead to deception and urges believers to follow the example of Christ in living a life free from sin, humility, and obedience to God's word.
Social Conditions
By Arno Clemens Gaebelein0EZK 7:19AMO 6:4ZEP 1:171TH 5:3JAS 5:1JUD 1:7REV 6:15REV 13:16REV 17:16Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the alarming increase in the consumption of cigarettes and intoxicants, despite the efforts of reformers and prohibitionists, revealing the nation's moral decline and the ignorance of God's Word predictions. He also addresses lawlessness, violence, and murder, exemplified by the McNamara brothers' confession and the dangerous influence of Socialism in inciting class war. Gaebelein warns about the solemn lessons learned from the Titanic disaster, emphasizing God's warning to a boastful and defiant age. He discusses the rise of Socialism in Sunday schools, the spread of Socialism principles, and the hatred of the rich among the youth. Additionally, he touches on the hunger crisis in China, the socializing of Christianity, the increasing unrest in the world, the suffragettes' fire losses, the white slave traffic, the food problems, the influence of moving-picture shows on youth, and the rise of a socialistic preacher who became a mayor and faced criticism from his congregation.
Homily 4 on Romans
By St. John Chrysostom0GEN 2:24PSA 139:23PRO 6:32MRK 9:24JHN 14:15ROM 1:261CO 6:181TH 4:3JUD 1:7John Chrysostom delivers a powerful sermon on the consequences of turning away from God, focusing on the depravity and dishonor that result from abandoning natural relationships and engaging in sinful behaviors. He highlights the severity of deviating from God's design, particularly in the context of sexual immorality, emphasizing the destructive nature of lust and the perversion of God-given desires. Chrysostom condemns the abandonment of God's laws and the pursuit of pleasure at the expense of righteousness, warning against the grave consequences of rejecting God's authority and embracing sinful practices that lead to self-destruction and moral decay.
Epistle 244
By George Fox0PRO 4:18PRO 20:27LUK 15:8ROM 8:61CO 14:33GAL 5:131TI 6:41JN 2:161JN 4:8JUD 1:7REV 21:27George Fox preaches about the importance of staying true to the pure power of the Lord God and His truth, emphasizing the need to cleanse our hearts from impurities and disobedience to enter into God's kingdom. He warns against allowing wrong understanding, liberty, and defilement to take root in our hearts, urging believers to join to the pure immortal power of God. Fox also cautions against strife, fornication, pride, and conceitedness, encouraging believers to keep their bodies and minds pure vessels for the mercies of God.
2 Peter 2:6
By John Gill0JudgmentConsequences of SinGEN 19:24DEU 29:25MAT 10:15ROM 9:29JUD 1:7John Gill emphasizes the severe judgment of God on Sodom and Gomorrah, illustrating how their destruction serves as a warning to future generations about the consequences of ungodliness. He notes that despite previous mercies and intercessions, the cities were ultimately condemned for their wickedness, which serves as an example for those who engage in similar sinful behaviors. The sermon highlights the eternal implications of their actions, suggesting that their fate is a foreshadowing of the judgment awaiting those who persist in sin.
2 Peter 2:10
By John Gill0Rebellion Against AuthorityConsequences of SinEXO 22:28PSA 73:81CO 12:282PE 2:10JUD 1:7John Gill expounds on 2 Peter 2:10, emphasizing the dangers of those who walk after the flesh, particularly in the context of immoral practices that defy both natural law and divine authority. He warns against the pride and rebellion of individuals who despise governance, whether it be familial, civil, or divine, leading to chaos and sin. Gill highlights the severity of judgment that awaits those who engage in such behaviors, noting their presumptuousness and self-willed nature, which leads them to speak against dignities and authorities. The sermon serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of rejecting God's order and the moral decay that follows.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Even as Sodom and Gomorrha - What their sin and punishment were may be seen in Genesis 19, and the notes there. This is the third example to illustrate what is laid down Jde 1:4. Are set forth for an example - Both of what God will do to such transgressors, and of the position laid down in Jde 1:4, viz., that God has in the most open and positive manner declared that such and such sinners shall meet with the punishment due to their crimes. Suffering the vengeance of eternal fire - Subjected to such a punishment as an endless fire can inflict. Some apply this to the utter subversion of these cities, so that by the action of that fire which descended from heaven they were totally and eternally destroyed; for as to their being rebuilt, that is impossible, seeing the very ground on which they stood is burned up, and the whole plain is now the immense lake Asphaltites. See the notes on Genesis 19 (note). The first sense applies to the inhabitants of those wicked cities; the second, to the cities themselves: in either case the word πυρ αιωνιον signifies an eternally destructive fire; it has no end in the punishment of the wicked Sodomites, etc.; it has no end in the destruction of the cities; they were totally burnt up, and never were and never can be rebuilt. In either of these senses the word αιωνιος, eternal, has its grammatical and proper meaning.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Even as--ALFORD translates, "I wish to remind you (Jde 1:5) that." Sodom, &c.-- (Pe2 2:6). giving themselves over to fornication--following fornication extraordinarily, that is, out of the order of nature. On "in like manner to them" (Greek), compare Note, see on Jde 1:6. Compare on spiritual fornication, "go a whoring from thee," Psa 73:27. going after strange flesh--departing from the course of nature, and going after that which is unnatural. In later times the most enlightened heathen nations indulged in the sin of Sodom without compunction or shame. are set forth--before our eyes. suffering--undergoing to this present time; alluding to the marks of volcanic fire about the Dead Sea. the vengeance--Greek, "righteous retribution." eternal fire--The lasting marks of the fire that consumed the cities irreparably, is a type of the eternal fire to which the inhabitants have been consigned. BENGEL translates as the Greek will admit, "Suffering (the) punishment (which they endure) as an example or sample of eternal fire (namely, that which shall consume the wicked)." Eze 16:53-55 shows that Sodom's punishment, as a nation, is not eternal. Compare also Pe2 2:6.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them,.... Admah and Zeboiim, for Zoar was spared. This is a third instance of God's vengeance on sinners; and which, like that of the Israelites, and of the angels, was after great favours had been enjoyed: these places were delightfully situated, and very fruitful, as the garden of God; they were under a form of government, had kings over them, and had lately had a very great deliverance from the kings that carried them captive, being rescued by Abraham; they had a righteous Lot among them, who was a reprover in the gate, and Abraham made intercession for them with God. But they in like manner giving themselves over to fornication; not as the angels, who are not capable of sinning in such a manner; though the Jews make this to be a sin of theirs, and so interpret Gen 6:2 (i), but rather the Israelites, among whom this sin prevailed, Co1 10:8; though it seems best of all to refer it to the false teachers that turned the grace of God into lasciviousness, and were very criminal this way; and then the sense is, that in like manner as they, the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah, gave themselves over to the sin of fornication; wherefore these men might expect the same judgments that fell upon them, since their sin was alike; which sin is a work of the flesh, contrary to the law of God, is against the body, and attended with many evils; exposes to judgment here and hereafter, and unfits for the communion of the saints, and for the kingdom of heaven: and going after strange flesh; or "other flesh"; meaning not other women besides their own wives, but men; and designs that detestable and unnatural sin, which, from these people, is called sodomy to this day; and which is an exceeding great sin, contrary to the light of nature and law of God, dishonourable to human nature, and scandalous to a nation and people, and commonly prevails where idolatry and infidelity do, as among the Papists and Mahometans; and arose from idleness and fulness of bread in Sodom, and was committed in the sight of God, with great impudence: their punishment follows, are set forth for an example; being destroyed by fire from heaven, and their cities turned into a sulphurous lake, which continues to this day, as a monument of God's vengeance, and an example to all such who commit the same sins, and who may expect the same equitable punishment; and to all who live ungodly lives, though they may not be guilty of the same crimes; and to all that slight and reject the Gospel revelation, with whom it will be more intolerable than for Sodom and Gomorrah; and to antichrist, who bears the same name, and spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt; and particularly to all false teachers, who besides their strange doctrines, go after strange flesh: suffering the vengeance of eternal fire; which may be understood of that fire, with which those cities, and the inhabitants of it, were consumed; which, Philo the (k) Jew says, burnt till his time, and must be burning when Jude wrote this epistle. The effects of which still continues, the land being now brimstone, salt, and burning; and is an emblem and representation of hell fire, between which there is a great likeness; as in the matter of them, both being fire; in the efficient cause of them, both from the Lord; and in the instruments thereof, the angels, who, as then, will hereafter be employed in the delivery of the righteous, and in the burning of the wicked; and in the circumstance attending both, suddenly, at an unawares, when not thought of, and expected; and in the nature of them, being a destruction total, irreparable, and everlasting: and this agrees with the sentiments of the Jews, who say (l), that "the men of Sodom have no part or portion in the world to come, and shall not see the world to come. And says R. Isaac, "Sodom is judged , "with the judgment of hell" (m). (i) Pirke Eliezer, c. 22. Joseph. Antiqu. l. 1. c. 3. sect. 1. (k) De Abrahamo, p. 370. (l) T. Hieros. Sanhedrin, fol. 29. 3. (m) Zohar in Gen. fol. 71. 3.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:7 God’s judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah had become proverbial (see Gen 18:17–19:26; Luke 17:26-29). • neighboring towns: Deuteronomy 29:23 mentions Admah and Zeboiim. • Every kind of sexual perversion probably refers to homosexuality (Gen 19:5-10).