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Not Hell, but the Grave
Commentators unanimously clarify that 'Sheol,' translated as 'hell' in some versions, does not refer to the place of eternal punishment. Instead, it means the grave, the realm of the dead, or the state of being dead. The promise is that the soul will not be abandoned there and the body will not experience physical decay.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 16:10
18th Century
Theologian
For you will not leave - The language used here implies, of course, that what is here called the soul would be in the abode to which the nam…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 16:10
19th Century
Bishop
Leave. —Rather, commit, or give up.
In hell. —Better, to the unseen world (Sheô…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 16:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
And my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell;
Or, rather, Hades, the abode of t…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 16:10
16th Century
Theologian
The Psalmist goes on to explain the preceding doctrine even more fully, by declaring that since he is not afraid of death, there is nothing lacking…
John Gill
On Psalms 16:10
17th Century
Pastor
For you will not leave my soul in hell
Meaning, not in the place of the damned, where Christ never went, nor was; for…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 16:1–11
17th Century
Minister
David flees to God's protection with cheerful, believing confidence. Those who have avowed that the Lord is their Lord should often remind themselv…