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What Does the Bible Say About Zoar?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Zoar in the Bible

Discover 11 Bible verses about zoar. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on zoar, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Zoar

  1. 1
    Genesis 13:10
    And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 14:2
    That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 14:8
    And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar;) and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim;
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 19:20
    Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, ( is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Genesis 19:21
    And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. thee: Heb. thy face
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 19:22
    Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. Zoar: that is, Little
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 19:23
    The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar. risen: Heb. gone forth
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 19:30
    And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Deuteronomy 34:3
    And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees , unto Zoar.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 15:5
    My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, an heifer of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction. his: or, to the borders thereof, even to Zoar, as an heifer destruction: Heb. breaking
    KJV

Subtopics of Zoar

A city of the Moabites, near the Jordan River
Territory of
King of, fought against Chedorlaomer
Not destroyed with Sodom and Gomorrah
A city of the Moabites, near the Jordan

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Zoar? (11 Verses)

And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.
That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.
And there went out the king of Sodom, and the king of Gomorrah, and the king of Admah, and the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (the same is Zoar;) and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim;
Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, ( is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.
And he said unto him, See, I have accepted thee concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. thee: Heb. thy face
Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. Zoar: that is, Little
The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar. risen: Heb. gone forth
And Lot went up out of Zoar, and dwelt in the mountain, and his two daughters with him; for he feared to dwell in Zoar: and he dwelt in a cave, he and his two daughters.
And the south, and the plain of the valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees , unto Zoar.
My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, an heifer of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction. his: or, to the borders thereof, even to Zoar, as an heifer destruction: Heb. breaking
From the cry of Heshbon even unto Elealeh, and even unto Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar even unto Horonaim, as an heifer of three years old: for the waters also of Nimrim shall be desolate. desolate: Heb. desolations

How to Study What the Bible Says About Zoar

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about zoar. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about zoar and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about zoar is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on zoar needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about zoar with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about zoar, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about zoar?
Discover 11 Bible verses about zoar. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on zoar, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 11 key verses about zoar spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about zoar are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about zoar compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about zoar?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about zoar is Genesis 13:10 — "And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, ev..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about zoar?
Zoar is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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