Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
It's a place where the decay never stops and the fire never goes out.
Some consequences don't have an expiration date.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Jesus' teachings in Mark 9, this verse echoes imagery from Isaiah 66:24, describing a place of eternal punishment where worms do not die and fire does not go out, symbolizing the horrors of hell. Jesus was warning His followers about the severe consequences of unrepentant sin, using this vivid language to emphasize the need for radical obedience and avoidance of temptation. This draws from the historical Valley of Gehenna, a refuse site outside Jerusalem known for its constant fires and decay, which became a metaphor for divine judgment in Jewish thought.
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