Mark 9:44

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Mark 9:44

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

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＋ Add previous verseMark 9:43And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:＋ Add next verseMark 9:45And 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:

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Mark 9:44

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

worm

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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)

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APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fire

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

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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MEANING IN THIS VERSE

quenched

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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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