In the Bible, Lot's wife is a figure first mentioned in Genesis 19. The Book of Genesis describes how she became a pillar of salt after she looked back at Sodom (the "looking taboo" motif in mythology and folklore). She is not named in the Bible, …

Oct 20, 2022 · As the cities were being demolished, Lot’s wife “looked back, and she became a pillar of salt” (Genesis 19:26). Lot and his two daughters fled to the nearby mountains in the city of Zoar. The oldest daughter realized the agedness of her father and the absence of her mother.

Jan 4, 2022 · The Bible isn’t clear whether Lot’s wife was covered in the salt that rained down with the brimstone or if her remains were dusted with a coating of salt later. But it is interesting that she is described as a “pillar.”

Lot's wife was punished by being turned into a salt pillar because she viewed longingly and regrettably at the destruction of the two great cities. Her attitude about Sodom, and her willingness to minimize their gross sins that brought their punishment, may have rubbed off on her daughters.

Jan 17, 2021 · Why was Lot’s wife turned into a pillar of salt? What is so special about salt? Although a depressing subject, you asked about it so here we go! In Genesis 13:12, the Bible says: “Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.” Lot is Abraham’s nephew (Genesis 12:5).

Lot's wife's transformation into a pillar of salt serves as a powerful symbol of disobedience and the consequences of longing for a sinful past. Her action of looking back indicates a reluctance to leave behind the life she had in Sodom, despite its corruption.

Jul 28, 2019 · Some Jewish commentators claim this is the key to understand why was Lot’s wife turned into a pillar of salt. According to tradition, Lot’s wife was a Sodomite herself.

When she goes to her women neighbors for salt to give her husband’s guests, she makes it known to the town that Lot is harboring guests. The townspeople storm Lot’s house and remove his guests. Lot’s wife sinned thus through salt, and for this she is turned into a pillar of salt.

Nov 4, 2020 · Lot’s wife does not turn to salt as a supernatural punishment for ignoring a divine command, but as a repercussion of her lack of faith in the angels’ words. Lot’s wife’s death is simply the consequence of her own slowing down.

Jul 18, 2019 · Lot’s wife was turned into a pillar of salt when she ran out of the city despite the warning not to do so.