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`where their worm doesn`t die, and the fire is not quenched.`
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The Picture of Gehenna
Commentators explain that Jesus's description of hell (Gehenna) draws from two powerful images. First, it quotes Isaiah 66:24. Second, it evokes the real-life Valley of Hinnom outside Jerusalem, which was a constantly burning garbage dump filled with refuse and worms. This physical place became a potent symbol for the final state of divine punishment.
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Their worm (ο σκωληξ αυτων). "The worm, i.e. that preys upon the inhabitants of this dread realm" (Gould). Two bold figures of Geh…
19th Century
Anglican
Whosoever shall offend. See Notes on Matthew 18:6-9. The verbal, or nearly verbal, reproduction of these verses indicates the impr…
Baptist
It is better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hellfire: where their worm dieth not, …
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The main point of these verses is that it is so important to enter into eternal life that radical means must be taken to remove whatever can preven…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched . ] This is repeated again, not only to assure the truth of the t…
Presbyterian
It is repeatedly said of the wicked, Their worm dieth not, as well as, The fire is never quenched. Undoubtedly, remorse of consci…
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