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Sodoma

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Sodoma is the Greek form of the name Sodom, used in Romans 9:29.

Definition

Sodoma is the Greek form of the name Sodom.

Biblical Usage

The form Sodoma appears in Romans 9:29, where the Authorized Version follows the Greek form while the Revised Version uses “Sodom.”

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Rom. 9:29; R.V., “Sodom”), the Greek form for Sodom.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Romans 2:29) In this place alone the Authorized Version has followed the Greek and Vulgate form of the well-known name Sodom.
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