Bible Dictionary
SODOM, VINE OF
The vine of Sodom is a metaphor in Moses’ song for the fruit and moral corruption of Sodom and Gomorrah. It does not appear to identify a particular botanical species.
Biblical Usage
The phrase occurs in Moses’ song as an image of moral corruption and destructive fruitfulness. It compares the people’s condition with the poisonous and bitter produce associated with Sodom and Gomorrah.