Lexical Summary deraon: Contempt, reproach, abhorrence Original Word: דְּרָאוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abhorring, contempt Or dera)own {day-raw-one;}; from an unused root (meaning to repulse); an object of aversion -- abhorring, contempt. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition aversion, abhorrence NASB Translation abhorrence (1), contempt (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs דֵּרָאוֺן noun masculine aversion, abhorrence, absolute ׳ד Isaiah 66:24 object of abhorrence; construct דִּרְאוֺן עולם everlasting abhorrence Daniel 12:2 (on form compare LagBN 200, 202). דרב (√ of following compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Term Overview דְּרָאוֹן describes the final condition of hardened rebels against the Lord—a state of abhorrence, contempt, or loathsomeness revealed at the consummation of history. Though it appears only twice, its strategic placement in prophetic passages gives it weight far beyond its statistical frequency, anchoring the biblical doctrine of everlasting judgment. Old Testament Usage 1. Isaiah 66:24 depicts the aftermath of Yahweh’s universal reign: “Their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind”. Here דְּרָאוֹן portrays the visible, perpetual disgrace of those who defied God’s glory. Eschatological Context Both passages locate דְּרָאוֹן in the eschaton—Israel’s decisive future when God vindicates His holiness. The term stands alongside images of undying worms, unquenchable fire, and everlasting life, reinforcing a holistic picture: resurrection is universal, yet destinies diverge permanently. Thus דְּרָאוֹן affirms that judgment is not merely temporal but eternal. Canonical Connections Isaiah 66 and Daniel 12 form a thematic bridge to later revelation. The Gospels quote Isaiah’s language verbatim (Mark 9:48), and Revelation 20:11-15 unfolds the same dual outcome—life versus the lake of fire. By invoking דְּרָאוֹן, the Old Testament establishes categories the New Testament assumes: bodily resurrection, irreversible verdict, and the moral seriousness of rejecting God. New Testament Echoes While דְּרָאוֹן itself does not appear in Greek, its concept surfaces in words like αἰώνιος (“eternal”) and ὄλεθρος (“destruction”). Jesus warns of “eternal punishment” (Matthew 25:46), mirroring Daniel’s “everlasting contempt.” Paul speaks of those who “will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction” (2 Thessalonians 1:9). The continuity underscores the unity of Scripture’s witness concerning final judgment. Historical Interpretation Jewish writings prior to Christ (e.g., 1 Enoch, 2 Maccabees) already read Isaiah 66 and Daniel 12 as literal prophecies of bodily resurrection and endless reprobation. Early church fathers—Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Augustine—appealed to these texts when defending the doctrines of resurrection and eternal punishment. Throughout church history, orthodox confessions have cited Daniel 12:2 as a primary Old Testament support for the everlasting nature of both heaven and hell. Theological Implications 1. Divine justice: דְּרָאוֹן affirms God’s righteousness in dealing decisively with evil. Practical Ministry Applications • Evangelism: Daniel 12:2 motivates urgent gospel proclamation; eternal destinies are at stake. Warning and Comfort דְּרָאוֹן stands as a solemn warning: sin’s final wage is eternal abhorrence. Yet its very presence in Scripture also signals God’s mercy, for He reveals the end beforehand so that none need perish. Those who find refuge in the risen Messiah will instead awaken “to everlasting life.” Forms and Transliterations דֵרָא֖וֹן דראון לְדִרְא֥וֹן לדראון ḏê·rā·’ō·wn ḏêrā’ōwn deraon lə·ḏir·’ō·wn ləḏir’ōwn ledironLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 66:24 HEB: תִכְבֶּ֔ה וְהָי֥וּ דֵרָא֖וֹן לְכָל־ בָּשָֽׂר׃ NAS: will not be quenched; And they will be an abhorrence to all KJV: be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh. INT: will not be quenched become will be an abhorrence to all mankind Daniel 12:2 2 Occurrences |
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become accustomed, trained, 
train, compare Fl NHWBi. 444; also Ethiopic 
(quadriliteral) jaculando infigere, etc.; or, since דָּרְבָן Aramaic in form, & 
be sharp, penetrating (GFM, note of Apr. 1892)).