Bible Dictionaries
Brimstone
Holman Bible Dictionary
Combustible form of sulphur. Used as a means of divine retribution (Genesis 19:24; Deuteronomy 29:23; Job 18:15; Psalm 11:6; Isaiah 30:33; Isaiah 34:9; Ezekiel 38:22; Luke 17:29; Revelation 14:10; Revelation 19:20; Revelation 20:10; Revelation 21:8 ). It lies on the shore of the Dead Sea and can burst into flame when earthquakes release hot gases from the earth's interior.
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Brimstone'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/b/brimstone.html. 1991.