Brimstone is a bright yellow mineral substance that can be found in plentiful amounts on the shores of the Dead Sea. It can usually be found near active volcanoes as well. Brimstone literally means burning stone. In modern times it is called sulfur/sulphur, and is known for its foul odor. Various translations of the Bible refer to the burning stone as sulfur instead of brimstone.
Fire And Brimstone In The Bible
God rained down fire and brimstone on the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah in a fiery judgement that destroyed not only these two cities, but the entire plain as well. Also destroyed were all those living in the cities along with all the vegetation in the land. (Genesis 19:24-25). Isaiah 34:9 makes reference to the destruction of these cities.
Destruction, Punishment, And Torment
In the Bible the word brimstone is associated with destruction, punishment, and torment.
(Psalm 11:6) Upon the wicked He will rain coals; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.
(Ezekiel 38:22) And I will bring him to judgment with pestilence and bloodshed; I will rain down on him, on his troops, and on the many peoples who are with him, flooding rain, great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.
(Revelation 14:10) The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: (KJV)
(Revelation 19:20) Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone.
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