Jude 1:7

Authorized King James Version

Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὡς
G5613
Even as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#2
Σόδομα
G4670
Sodom
sodoma (i.e., sedom), a place in palestine
#3
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
Γόμοῤῥα,
G1116
Gomorrha
gomorrha (i.e., amorah), a place near the dead sea
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
αἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
περὶ
G4012
about
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
#8
αὐτὰς
G846
them
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#9
πόλεις
G4172
the cities
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#10
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ὅμοιον
G3664
in like
similar (in appearance or character)
#12
τούτοις
G5125
to (for, in, with or by) these (persons or things)
#13
τρόπον
G5158
manner
a turn, i.e., (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like); figuratively, deportment or character
#14
ἐκπορνεύσασαι
G1608
giving themselves over to fornication
to be utterly unchaste
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἀπελθοῦσαι
G565
going
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#17
ὀπίσω
G3694
after
to the back, i.e., aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
#18
σαρκὸς
G4561
flesh
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e., (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or
#19
ἑτέρας
G2087
strange
(an-, the) other or different
#20
πρόκεινται
G4295
are set forth for
to lie before the view, i.e., (figuratively) to be present (to the mind), to stand forth (as an example or reward)
#21
δεῖγμα
G1164
an example
a specimen (as shown)
#22
πυρὸς
G4442
fire
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
#23
αἰωνίου
G166
of eternal
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
#24
δίκην
G1349
the vengeance
right (as self-evident), i.e., justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution)
#25
ὑπέχουσαι
G5254
suffering
to hold oneself under, i.e., endure with patience

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection