Jude 1:7

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

comme Sodome et Gomorrhe, et les villes d'alentour qui, de la même manière que ceux-ci, s'étaient livrées à l'impudicité et avaient recherché les unions contre nature, sont devant nous comme un exemple, subissant la peine du feu éternel.

What Does This Mean?

Jude is talking about the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha, which were destroyed because their people engaged in sinful behavior, specifically sexual sins that God considered unnatural. They are used as an example to warn others against such behaviors.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a group of friends who always did really bad things, like breaking rules all the time and being mean to others. One day, they got in so much trouble that something terrible happened to them, but it taught everyone else not to do those bad things too.

Historical Background

Jude, an early Christian leader, wrote this letter around 60-100 AD to encourage Christians facing false teachers and immoral behavior. The cities of Sodom and Gomorrha were well-known from the Old Testament for their wickedness and destruction by God.

Living It Out Today

Consider a workplace where some employees engage in unethical or inappropriate behaviors, thinking they won't face consequences. Jude's warning reminds us that there are always repercussions for our actions, just as Sodom and Gomorrha faced severe punishment.

Topics

• judgment
• sin
• warnings
• consequences
• righteousness
• destruction

Related Verses

• Genesis 19:24-25
• Leviticus 18:22
• Matthew 10:15
• Romans 1:26-27
• 2 Peter 2:6

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of 'strange flesh' is Jude referring to?

Jude mentions 'strange flesh', which refers to unnatural sexual practices as described in Genesis, like men pursuing relations with other men instead of women.

Why are Sodom and Gomorrha used as examples?

These cities serve as a cautionary tale about the severe consequences that come from persistent sin and rebellion against God's commands.

How can we avoid the fate of Sodom and Gomorrha in our lives?

By following God’s commandments, avoiding immoral behavior, and living righteously as instructed by Jesus and the rest of the Bible.

What other cities were involved with Sodom and Gomorrha?

The verse mentions 'cities about them', likely referring to Admah and Zeboiim, which shared in Sodom's sins and faced similar destruction.