Mark 9:48

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.

Berean Standard Bible:

where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’

American Standard Version:

where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Where{G3699} their{G846} worm{G4663} dieth{G5053} not{G3756}, and{G2532} the fire{G4442} is{G4570} not{G3756} quenched{G4570}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Isaiah 66:24

  • And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh.

Mark 9:43

  • And 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:

Mark 9:45

  • And 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:

Matthew 25:41

  • Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

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Commentary for Mark 9:48

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G3699
    There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅπου
    Transliteration: hópou
    Pronunciation: hop'-oo
    Description: from ὅς and πού; what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot:--in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
  2. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  3. Strong's Number: G4663
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σκώληξ
    Transliteration: skṓlēx
    Pronunciation: sko'-lakes
    Description: of uncertain derivation; a grub, maggot or earth-worm:--worm.
  4. Strong's Number: G5053
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τελευτάω
    Transliteration: teleutáō
    Pronunciation: tel-yoo-tah'-o
    Description: from a presumed derivative of τελέω; to finish life (by implication, of βίος), i.e. expire (demise):--be dead, decease, die.
  5. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  6. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  7. Strong's Number: G4442
    There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πῦρ
    Transliteration: pŷr
    Pronunciation: poor
    Description: a primary word; "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning):--fiery, fire.
  8. Strong's Number: G4570
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σβέννυμι
    Transliteration: sbénnymi
    Pronunciation: sben'-noo-mee
    Description: a prolonged form of an apparently primary verb; to extinguish (literally or figuratively):--go out, quench.