sodomite, unclean

“Sodomites” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

Dwellers in Sodom, or, by figure, those who practice the abominations of Sodom
(Deut. 23:17; 1 Kings 14:24; 15:12).

“Unclean” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

A word which, with clean, was applied to personal and ceremonial conditions, as well as to the edibility of animals
The division of animals into clean and unclean existed before the Flood (Gen. 7:2). Uncleanness and the processes of purification are particularly described (Lev. 11-15; Num. 19). Unclean animals are specially mentioned (Lev. 11:9-31; Deut. 14:3-20).

“Sodomites” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

Those guilty of the sin of Sodom. Some were found in Israel (Deut. 23:17; 1 Kings 14:24; 1 Kings 15:12; 1 Kings 22:46; 2 Kings 23:7).

“Clean and Unclean” From Concise Bible Dictionary:

See ANIMALS

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
qadesh
Phonic:
kaw-dashe’
Meaning:
from 6942; a (quasi) sacred person, i.e. (technically) a (male) devotee (by prostitution) to licentious idolatry
KJV Usage:
sodomite, unclean

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

set-apart-ones (for unholy purposes): temple prostitutes

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

One who has the character or habits of the people of Sodom, Deut. 23:17.