Proverbs 7:27 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Her house is a path that leads to hell, going down to the rooms of death.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse warns that following the path of the immoral woman leads to spiritual destruction and death.

📚 Historical Context

This verse concludes Proverbs 7, where Solomon warns his son about the dangers of adultery and sexual immorality. In ancient Israel, adultery was not only a betrayal of marriage but also a violation of God's covenant with His people. The imagery of 'going down' reflects the Hebrew concept of Sheol, the realm of the dead, emphasizing the deadly spiritual consequences of such choices.

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