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Mark 9:44–46

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Mark 9:44

44Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Mark 9:45

45And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

Mark 9:46

46Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

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DEFINED WORDS

Mark 9:44

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

worm

The worm named in the passage's continuing judgment image; the verse is retained without identifying it as conscience or redefining it allegorically.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fire

Flame and burning heat; figuratively, fiery trial, judgment, zeal, or anger; to kindle or burn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

quenched

Extinguished, put out, stopped, or deprived of its burning or violent force.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 9:45

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

foot

The lower extremity used for standing or walking; also a measure, base, or lowest part; as a verb, to tread or walk.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

offend

To transgress, sin, displease, or injure; to cause oneself or another to stumble, fall, or be drawn into sin.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cut

To divide, sever, remove, or wound with a sharp instrument; figuratively, to grieve deeply or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

enter

To go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

having

Possessing; holding in power or possession; containing; gaining; receiving; taking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

two

The number equal to one and one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fire

Flame and burning heat; figuratively, fiery trial, judgment, zeal, or anger; to kindle or burn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

never

Not ever; not at any time; in no case or degree.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

quenched

Extinguished, put out, stopped, or deprived of its burning or violent force.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Mark 9:46

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

worm

The worm named in the passage's continuing judgment image; the verse is retained without identifying it as conscience or redefining it allegorically.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fire

Flame and burning heat; figuratively, fiery trial, judgment, zeal, or anger; to kindle or burn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

quenched

Extinguished, put out, stopped, or deprived of its burning or violent force.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 45

  1. Matthew 18:8
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  2. Matthew 5:22
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  3. Mark 9:43
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