gomorrah

• Nom propre désignant une ville antique mentionnée dans l'Ancien Testament, située près de la mer Morte, détruite par Dieu avec Sodome en raison de l'impiété et de la corruption de ses habitants. Par extension, le mot évoque un lieu de vice ou de débauche.

A proper noun referring to an ancient city mentioned in the Old Testament, located near the Dead Sea, which was destroyed by God along with Sodom due to the wickedness and depravity of its inhabitants.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Biblical cityC1formal

   An ancient city mentioned in the Old Testament, destroyed by God along with Sodom for the wickedness of its inhabitants.

   Gomorrhe (ville biblique)

   • The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is a well-known biblical account.
   • According to the Bible, Gomorrah was destroyed by fire and brimstone.
   • The destruction of Gomorrah serves as a warning against vice.