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Lot's wife looked back
As Lot's family fled Sodom, Lot's wife looked back and became a pillar of salt; Jesus later said "Remember Lot's wife." Genesis 19:26
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The angels told Lot's family "Don't look behind you". "But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt." Genesis 19:17Genesis 19:26
Jesus used her as a warning when speaking of the day the Son of Man is revealed. Luke 17:28–32
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Genesis 19:26 WEB
26But Lot’s wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.