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sulfur
Definition:
Sulfur is a yellow-colored substance that becomes a burning liquid when it is set on fire.
- Sulfur also has a very strong smell that is like the odor of rotten eggs.
- In the Bible, burning sulfur is a symbol of God's judgment on ungodly and rebellious people.
- During the time of Lot, God rained down fire and sulfur on the evil cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
- In some English Bible versions, sulfur is referred to as "brimstone," which literally means "burning stone."
Translation Suggestions:
- Possible translations of this term could include, "yellow stone that burns" or "burning yellowish rock."
(See also: gomorrah · judge · lot · rebel · sodom · ungodly)