JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 13

Question 13

Punishment and Hope

"Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! "The nation referred to as Sodom and Gomorrah in the statement above is

  1. A.Israel
  2. B.Judah
  3. C.Samaria
  4. D.Ephraim.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Judah)

Explanation

Isaiah's vision was about Judah and Jerusalem (Isaiah 1:1); he calls Judah's corrupt rulers and people 'Sodom' and 'Gomorrah' (Isaiah 1:10).