Mark 9:46


King James Bible
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

New King James Version
where ‘Their worm does not die And the fire is not quenched.’

New American Standard Bible


NASB 1995
where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.

NASB 1977
[where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.]

Legacy Standard Bible
[and where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.]

Amplified Bible
[where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT PUT OUT.]

Holman Christian Standard Bible
where Their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. - - -

English Revised Version


International Standard Version
In that place, worms never die, and the fire is never put out.

Majority Standard Bible
where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’

Webster's Bible Translation
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Weymouth New Testament


World English Bible
‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
[[where their worm is not dying, and the fire is not being quenched.]]

Young's Literal Translation
where their worm is not dying, and the fire is not being quenched.

Smith's Literal Translation
Where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not extinguished.

Catholic Public Domain Version
where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Where their worm does not die, and their fire does not quench.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Where their worm does not die and their fire is not quenched.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.

Godbey New Testament


Haweis New Testament
where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Mace New Testament
where their worm does not die, and the fire is not extinguished.

Weymouth New Testament


Worrell New Testament
OMITTED TEXT.

Worsley New Testament
where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Temptations and Trespasses
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Cross References
Isaiah 66:24
“As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.”

Matthew 5:29-30
If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. / And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to depart into hell.

Matthew 18:8-9
If your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than to have two hands and two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire. / And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.

Matthew 25:41
Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

Revelation 20:10
And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

Revelation 14:11
And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”

Luke 16:23-24
In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side. / So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’

2 Thessalonians 1:9
They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,

Daniel 12:2
And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.

Jeremiah 7:33
The corpses of this people will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to scare them away.

Ezekiel 20:47-48
Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched. / Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.”

Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”

Psalm 11:6
On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.

Psalm 140:10
May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again.

Jude 1:7
In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.


Treasury of Scripture

Where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.

Luke 16:24-26
And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame…

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Mark 9
1. Jesus is transfigured.
11. He instructs his disciples concerning the coming of Elijah;
14. casts forth a deaf and mute spirit;
30. foretells his death and resurrection;
33. exhorts his disciples to humility;
38. bidding them not to prohibit such as are not against them,
42. nor to give offense to any of the faithful.














where
The word "where" indicates a specific location or state of being. In the context of Mark 9:46, it refers to Gehenna, a term used in the New Testament to describe a place of final judgment and eternal separation from God. Historically, Gehenna was a valley outside Jerusalem associated with idolatry and child sacrifice, later becoming a symbol of divine judgment. This word sets the stage for understanding the severity and permanence of the consequences described.

their worm
The phrase "their worm" is a vivid metaphor derived from Isaiah 66:24, where it describes the fate of those who rebel against God. The Greek word for "worm" is "σκώληξ" (skōlēx), which refers to a maggot or grub. In a spiritual sense, it symbolizes the internal torment and decay of the soul that persists in separation from God. This imagery emphasizes the personal and unending nature of the consequences of sin.

never dies
The phrase "never dies" underscores the eternal aspect of the punishment. The Greek word "ἀποθνῄσκω" (apothnēskō) means to die or perish, and its negation here highlights the perpetual state of existence in judgment. This serves as a stark warning of the unending nature of spiritual death for those who reject God's grace and mercy.

and the fire
"Fire" is a common biblical symbol for judgment and purification. In the context of Mark 9:46, it represents the consuming and purifying nature of God's judgment. The Greek word "πῦρ" (pyr) is used throughout Scripture to denote both literal and metaphorical fire, often associated with divine presence and holiness. This fire is not only destructive but also purifying, reflecting God's righteous nature.

is never quenched
The phrase "is never quenched" further emphasizes the eternal and unrelenting nature of divine judgment. The Greek word "σβέννυμι" (sbennymi) means to extinguish or put out. Its use here, in the negative form, indicates that the fire of judgment is perpetual and cannot be extinguished by human means. This serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin and the necessity of repentance and faith in Christ for salvation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
where
ὅπου (hopou)
Adverb
Strong's 3699: Where, whither, in what place.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same.

worm
σκώληξ (skōlēx)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4663: A gnawing worm; gnawing anguish.

{does} not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not.

die,
τελευτᾷ (teleuta)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5053: To end, finish, die, complete.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article.

fire
πῦρ (pyr)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4442: Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire.

is not quenched.
σβέννυται (sbennytai)
Verb - Present Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4570: (a) to extinguish, quench, (b) to suppress, thwart.


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