But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
But he doesn't realize that the dead are there, and that her guests have gone down to the depths of death.
This verse warns that those who follow foolishness and temptation don't realize they're heading toward spiritual death and destruction.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs 9:18 is part of the Book of Proverbs, a collection of wisdom sayings attributed to King Solomon, which was written to instruct ancient Israelites on living wisely and avoiding folly. In this chapter, the passage contrasts Lady Wisdom with Lady Folly, who lures people to her house, symbolizing the dangers of immoral choices that lead to death. This reflects the cultural context of ancient Hebrew thought, where "the dead" and "the depths of hell" refer to Sheol, the shadowy realm of the afterlife, emphasizing the eternal consequences of unwise decisions.
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