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Lot Escapes Sodom and Gomorrah Word Search for Kids

Free Lot Escapes Sodom and Gomorrah word search in three levels, from 6 big words for ages 4–6 to 16 words in every direction for grades 3–5, with answer keys.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Genesis 18:20–33; Genesis 19:15–29
Bible story: Lot Escapes Sodom and Gomorrah

Use this word search after you teach Lot Escapes Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:15–29).

The story: When the morning arose, the angels hastened Lot, saying, "Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters." While he lingered, the men laid hold upon their hands, "the LORD being merciful unto him," and brought them out of the city, saying, "Escape for thy life; look not behind thee." When Lot entered into Zoar, the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire out of heaven, but Lot's wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow.

Talk about it: Big idea: Obey God right away, God's mercy, Don't look back. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

When the morning arose, the angels hastened Lot, saying, "Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters." While he lingered, the men laid hold upon their hands, "the LORD being merciful unto him," and brought them out of the city, saying, "Escape for thy life; look not behind thee." When Lot entered into Zoar, the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire out of heaven, but Lot's wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow. Read the whole story in Genesis 18:20–33; Genesis 19:15–29 (KJV).

Memory verse: "Remember Lot’s wife." (Luke 17:32, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Lot, Angels, Sodom, Zoar, Pillar and Salt.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Lot, Angels, Sodom, Gomorrah, Zoar, Daughters, Merciful, Pillar, Salt and Brimstone.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Lot, Angels, Sodom, Gomorrah, Zoar, Daughters, Merciful, Pillar, Salt, Brimstone, Abraham, Righteous, Morning, Lingered, Escape and Mountain.

The words come from the story in Genesis 18:20–33; Genesis 19:15–29 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

More for Lot Escapes Sodom and Gomorrah: crossword and maze.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Lot Escapes Sodom and Gomorrah word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Lot Escapes Sodom and Gomorrah word search?

The easy level has Lot, Angels, Sodom, Zoar, Pillar and Salt. The medium and hard levels add more words from Genesis 18:20–33; Genesis 19:15–29 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.