Bible Dictionaries
Brimstone
Easton's Bible Dictionary
An inflammable mineral substance found in quantities on the shores of the Dead Sea. The cities of the plain were destroyed by a rain of fire and brimstone (Genesis 19:24,25 ). In Isaiah 34:9 allusion is made to the destruction of these cities. This word figuratively denotes destruction or punishment ( Job 18:15; Isaiah 30:33; 34:9; Psalm 11:6; Ezekiel 38:22 ). It is used to express the idea of excruciating torment in Revelation 14:10; 19:20; 20:10 . Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Brimstone'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/b/brimstone.html. 1897.