Brimstone

It is commonly believed that brimstone is sulphur which is commonly found on the brims of volcanos. The cities of the plain were destroyed by a rain of fire and brimstone (Gen. 19:24,25). In Isa. 34:9 allusion is made to the destruction of these cities. This word figuratively denotes destruction or punishment (Job 18:15; Isa. 30:33; 34:9; Ps. 11:6; Ezek. 38:22). It is used in connection with excruciating torment in Rev. 14:10; 19:20; 20:10.

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