Lot's Wife
Lot’s Wife is remembered for looking back at Sodom despite God’s warning, and her brief story warns against divided allegiance and lingering attachment to judgment-bound things.
Female
Old Testament
Patriarchs
Beginner
Why Study This Person?
The warning attached to Lot’s wife is brief but memorable. As Lot and his family fled the destruction of Sodom, they were instructed not to look back. According to Genesis 19:26, Lot’s wife turned and looked toward the city, and she became a pillar of salt. Later, Jesus referenced this event as a reminder about divided loyalty (Luke 17:32).
Though little is known about her personally, the moment captures the tension between leaving behind the past and longing for what is being abandoned. Studying Lot’s wife supports reflection on obedience, attachment to former ways of life, and the seriousness of heeding God’s warnings.
Trace the Life of
Lot's Wife
in Scripture
First Appearance
Genesis 19:16
Key Passage
Genesis 19:26
While fleeing Sodom, Lot's wife looks back despite the warning and becomes a pillar of salt.
Christ Connection
Lot’s wife becomes a warning example of looking back instead of trusting God’s deliverance. Jesus later refers to her as a warning about faithfulness and obedience.
Final Appearance
Genesis 19:26
Genesis 19:15-17; Luke 17:32-33
Jesus later refers to Lot's wife as a warning about divided loyalty and attachment to what God is leaving behind.
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Lot's Wife
How to Study
This Person
As you read the passages connected to this person, look for patterns in how they respond to God and how their life fits into the larger story of Scripture.
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What does this person reveal about faith or unbelief?
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How does he or she respond to God’s word or God’s actions?
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What strengths or weaknesses become visible in this person's life?
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What relationships influence this person's story?
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How does he or she fit into the larger biblical storyline?
Key Themes from the Life of
Lot's Wife
Disobedience and Consequences
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