3 Maccabees 2:5

5 The people of Sodom acted arrogantly and were notorious for their wicked deeds.[a] You destroyed them with fire and sulfur, making them an example to others for all time.

3 Maccabees 2:5 In-Context

3 You are the creator of all things and the just master who rules over all. You judge those who act with violence and arrogance.
4 You destroyed those who did evil in the past, even giants. The giants trusted in their bodily strength and boldness, but you destroyed them in a great flood.
5 The people of Sodom acted arrogantly and were notorious for their wicked deeds. You destroyed them with fire and sulfur, making them an example to others for all time.
6 When the arrogant ruler of Egypt enslaved your holy people Israel, you tested him with many, varied punishments. You made your power known; indeed, you made known your great strength.
7 When the ruler of Egypt pursued Israel with chariots and a multitude of people, you overwhelmed him with the depth of the sea. But those who trusted in you, the one who holds power over all creation—these people you brought safely through the sea.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Some manuscripts read secretive in their wicked deeds.
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