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For her house inclineth unto death, And her paths unto the dead;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The house of the adulteress is like Hades, the realm of death, haunted by the spectral shadows of the dead (Rephaim, see the Psalms 88:10 note), wh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Besides the literal sense of this passage, as given above, commentators have very generally found in it a spiritual meaning, a warning against idol…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For her house inclines to death
Bends, verges, and points that way; it lies in the way to death, and brings to it, a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

If we are truly wise, we will be careful to avoid all evil company and evil practices. When wisdom governs us, then it not only fills the head but …

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