Proverbs 9:18 — Word Study
WLCוְֽלֹא־ יָ֭דַע כִּֽי־ רְפָאִ֣ים שָׁ֑ם בְּעִמְקֵ֖י שְׁא֣וֹל קְרֻאֶֽיהָ׃ פ
BSABut they do notlôʼ knowyâdaʻ■ [are unaware, have no understanding] thatkîy the deadrâphâʼ [Rephaim, departed spirits] are thereshâm [in that place] that her guestsqârâʼ [those she's invited, called] [are] in the depthsʻâmêq [unfathomable, deep places] of Sheolshᵉʼôwl [the underworld, hell, grave]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְֽלֹא־ | and not | Conjunction, particle |
| יָ֭דַע | he knows | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| כִּֽי־ | that | Particle |
| רְפָאִ֣ים | [the] shades | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| שָׁ֑ם | [are] there | Adverb |
| בְּעִמְקֵ֖י | [are] in [the] depths of | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| שְׁא֣וֹל | Sheol | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| קְרֻאֶֽיהָ׃ פ | invited [ones] her | Verb qal participle (passive) masculine plural common, suffix |
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| BSB | But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol. |
| KJV | But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. |
| ASV | But he knoweth not that the dead are there; That her guests are in the depths of Sheol. |
| YLT | And he hath not known that Rephaim [are] there, In deep places of Sheol her invited ones! |
| WEB | But he doesn’t know that the departed spirits are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol. |
| BBE | But he does not see that the dead are there, that her guests are in the deep places of the underworld. |
The translations agree on the interpretation of the verse, emphasizing the ignorance of those who do not recognize the presence of the dead.
The sentence has a main clause and two dependent clauses that elaborate on what is unknown, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.







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clause
subjectרְפָאִים
verbיָדַע
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Deep Study — Proverbs 9:18
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Context — The Invitation of Wisdomgenerated
Proverbs 9:18 warns that many do not recognize the danger of ignoring Wisdom's call. The passage illustrates the contrast between the allure of secret pleasures and the grim reality of death, emphasizing the importance of discernment. Wisdom invites the simple, but those who indulge in folly remain unaware of the consequences awaiting them in Sheol, the underworld.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 1:7 | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. |
| 2 | Psalm 82:5 | They do not know or understand; they wander in the darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. |
| 3 | 2 Peter 3:5 | But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, |
| 4 | Proverbs 2:18–19 | For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits. |
| 5 | Proverbs 5:5 | Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 7 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — רְפָאִ֣ים, re.fa.'Imgenerated
The word רְפָאִים (repha'im) refers to the spirits of the dead, often translated as 'shades' or 'ghosts.' It is used in the plural form and indicates a connection to the deceased, suggesting a haunting presence in the context of this verse.
The use of this term highlights the seriousness of the warning: those who are oblivious to Wisdom's call may find themselves among these departed spirits, facing the depths of Sheol without understanding the peril they are in.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the meaning of the verse, emphasizing the ignorance of those who do not recognize the presence of the dead and the consequences of their actions.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יָדַע (yada'), meaning 'he knows,' governs the main clause, with a negation and two phrases describing what is unknown. The structure emphasizes the lack of awareness regarding the dead and their guests.
The sentence's arrangement places the emphasis on the verb and the subjects, drawing attention to the ignorance of those being addressed.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates רְפָאִים as γηγενεῖς, which can imply a broader understanding of the dead, potentially indicating those who have passed on from the earthly realm.
This choice of word in the Greek suggests a nuanced interpretation of the spirits of the dead, possibly expanding the concept beyond mere shades to include a more general idea of the deceased.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 9:18 warns that many do not realize the presence of the dead and the fate of those invited to partake in folly. Wisdom calls out to the simple, but those who indulge in secret pleasures remain unaware of the dangers that await them in Sheol, the underworld.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that the spirits of the deceased are present, serving as a warning to those who ignore Wisdom's call.
Understanding Sheol highlights the consequences of ignoring Wisdom and the reality of death, urging discernment in our choices.
Wisdom offers insight and understanding, inviting those who are simple to turn away from folly and embrace knowledge.
This verse underscores the importance of wisdom and understanding in making choices that lead to life rather than death.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I sometimes ignore the warnings of wisdom in my life?
- How can I become more aware of the consequences of my choices?
- What are some secret pleasures that may lead me away from wisdom?
- How can I share the importance of discernment with others?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early commentary from Bede interprets this verse, noting that the ignorant do not understand the presence of unclean spirits in their lives.
And he did not know that giants are there, etc. The adulteress does not know, the heretic does not know, that unclean spirits inhabit their houses,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 9 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 9:18 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleBut he knoweth not that the dead [are] there,.... In the house of this foolish and wicked woman, into which she invites passengers to turn; the simple, that is persuaded by her, does not consider
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryBut he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. But he knoweth not that the dead (are) there; and that her guests (are) in the depths of hell.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleKnoweth not, i.e. he doth not consider it seriously, whereby he proveth his folly.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 9:18 But he knoweth not that the dead [are] there; [and that] her guests [are] in the depths of hell.Ver. 18. That the dead are there.]
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(18) The dead are there.—Comp. on Proverbs 2:18.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 18. But he knoweth not that the dead are there] See on Proverbs 2:18. He does not know that it was in this way the first apostates from God and truth walked. רפאים rephaim; γιγαντες, the GIANTS. - Septuagint. The sons of men, the earth-born, to distinguish them from the sons of God, those who were born from above. See Clarke on Genesis 6:1, c. Her guests are in the depths of hell.] Those who have been drawn out of the way of understanding by profligacy have in general lost their lives, if not their souls, by their folly. The Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic make a long addition to this verse: "But draw thou back, that thou mayest not die in this place neither fix thy eyes upon her; so…
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges18. the dead] To enter her house is to quit the land of the living, and enter the dark abode of the “shades,” Heb. Rephaim. See Proverbs 2:18, note. hell] Heb. Sheol. See Proverbs 9:5, note, and comp. Proverbs 2:18, Proverbs 7:27. The LXX. after their manner, expand the warning here, and repeat the figure of “waters” and the “fountain,” Proverbs 5:15-18.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleCompare the marginal reference. With this warning the long introduction closes, and the collection of separate proverbs begins. Wisdom and Folly have each spoken; the issues of each have been painted in life-like hues.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 9 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
But he doesn’t know that the departed spirits are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
But they do not realize that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave.
Tyndale line
But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
But he knoweth not that the dead are there; That her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
But he knoweth not that the dead are there; that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
But he knoweth not, that ye dead are there, and that her ghestes are in the depth of hell.
Strictly literal
But he knoweth not that the dead are there; [that] her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
And he hath not known that Rephaim [are] there, In deep places of Sheol her invited ones!
And he has not known that Rephaim [are] there, || Her invited ones in deep places of Sheol!
But he knoweth not that the departed are there; that in the depths of the nether world are her guests.
But he does not know that the dead are there, that her invited guests are in the depths of Sheol.
From the Latin
And he did not know that giants are there, and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
Simplified
But they don't know that the dead are there, that those she's invited are in the depths of the grave.
But he does not see that the dead are there, that her guests are in the deep places of the underworld.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording, with six of the eight words matching. The Septuagint, however, presents the text in a different order, reflecting its own syntactical style.
וְֽלֹא־ יָ֭דַע כִּֽי־ רְפָאִ֣ים שָׁ֑ם בְּעִמְקֵ֖י שְׁא֣וֹל קְרֻאֶֽיהָ׃ פ
6 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 9:18
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Conj | Part — Conjunction · particleHC/Tn
יָדַע (yada`) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to know,' encompassing a wide range of senses including perception, recognition, and experience. It can refer to knowing someone intimately or being skilled in a task. The word has various forms, indicating actions such as making known or being made known. Lexicons note its use in both literal and figurative contexts, but there is no significant disagreement among them.
יָדַע 943 vb. know
Qal
know, learn to know
perceive
perceive and see; find out and discern
discriminate, distinguish
know by experience
recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
consider
not know = not expect
know a person, be acquainted with
know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
be skilful in
abs. have knowledge, be wise
Niph.
be made known, be or become known, of things
make oneself known of pers.
be perceived
be instructed
Pi. cause to know
Pu. known
Hiph. make known, declare
Hoph. made known
Hithp. make oneself known
base
H3045 יָדַע know .. . know, learn to know
. perceive
. perceive and see; find out and discern
. discriminate, distinguish
. know by experience
. recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
. consider
. not know = not expect
. know a person, be acquainted with
. know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
. . know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
. be skilful in
. abs. have knowledge, be wise
. . be made known, be or become known, of things
. make oneself known of pers.
. be perceived
. be instructed
. cause to know
. known
. make known, declare
. made known
. make oneself known
3045 yada` yaw-dah'
a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing);
used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally,
euphemistically and inferentially (including observation,
care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation,
punishment, etc.) (as follow):--acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted
with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware,
(un-)awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, X
could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to)
discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel,
can have, be (ig-)norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause
to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have
(knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, + be
learned, + lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, X
prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man
of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell,
יָדַע (ya.da) — to know.
1) to know
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to know
1a1a) to know, learn to know
1a1b) to perceive
1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern
1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish
1a1e) to know by experience
1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess
1a1g) to consider
1a2) to know, be acquainted with
1a3) to know (a person carnally)
1a4) to know how, be skilful in
1a5) to have knowledge, be wise
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed
1b2) to make oneself known
1b3) to be perceived
1b4) to be instructed
1c) (Piel) to cause to know
1d) (Poal) to cause to know
1e) (Pual)
1e1) to be known
1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle)
1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare
1g) (Hophal) to be made known
1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself
Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
כִּי (ki) is a conjunction primarily meaning 'that,' 'for,' or 'when.' It indicates causal relationships and can express conditions like 'if' or 'though.' The word is versatile, appearing in various contexts to convey certainty, exception, or concession. Notably, it can combine with other particles to modify its meaning, such as in the phrase כִּי אם־ (ki im), meaning 'that if.'
כִּי conj. that, for, when
that
Of time, when, of the past
elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם
when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though
Because, since
base
כִּי אם־
each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:
that if
for if
(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—
limiting the prec. clause, except
the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
after an oath, surely
base
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
H3588a כִּי that, for, when . that
. . Of time, when, of the past
. elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם
. when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though
. Because, since
H3588b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if
. for if
. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except
. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
. after an oath, surely
H3588c כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
3588 kiy kee
a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional
prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent
or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative
conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by
other particles annexed:--and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch,
where-)as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else,
even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, +
nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then,
therefore, + (al- )though, + till, truly, + until, when,
whether, while, whom, yea, yet.
כִּי (ki) — for.
1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since
1a) that
1a1) yea, indeed
1b) when (of time)
1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)
1c) because, since (causal connection)
1d) but (after negative)
1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if
1f) but rather, but
1g) except that
1h) only, nevertheless
1i) surely
1j) that is
1k) but if
1l) for though
1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
כִּי [אם] (ki im) — that if: except.
1) except if
1a) but if
1b) even though
כִּי [עַל כֵּן] (ki [al ken]) — for as that: since.
1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since
1a) that
1a1) yea, indeed
1b) when (of time)
1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)
1c) because, since (causal connection)
1d) but (after negative)
Conj — ParticleHTc
רְפָאִים (rapha'im) refers to shades or ghosts, specifically the spirits of the deceased. The term is derived from a root meaning 'lax' and is used in the plural form. Various lexicons consistently describe it as relating to the dead or deceased.
רְפָאִים n.m. pl. shades, ghosts
base
H7496 רְפָאִים shades, ghosts
7496 rapha' raw-faw'
from 7495 in the sense of 7503; properly, lax, i.e.
(figuratively) a ghost (as dead; in plural only):--dead,
deceased.
see HEBREW for 07495
see HEBREW for 07503
רְפָאִים (ra.pah) — shade.
ghosts of the dead, shades, spirits
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
שָׁם (sham) is a Hebrew adverb meaning 'there' or 'thither,' indicating a location or direction. It can also refer to a point in time, translating to 'then.' The word is derived from a relative pronoun and is used in various contexts, including movement and temporal references.
שָׁם adv. there, thither
base
H8033 שָׁם there, thither
8033 sham shawm
a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, 834);
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or
thence:--in it, + thence, there (-in, + of, + out), +
thither, + whither.
see HEBREW for 0834
שָׁם (sham) — there.
1) there, thither
1a) there
1b) thither (after verbs of motion)
1c) from there, thence
1d) then (as an adverb of time)
Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
שָׁם (sham) — (Jerusalem) Is There.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
This name means there, thither
Adv — AdverbHD
עָמֵק (ameq) means deep or unfathomable, often used to describe something that is unintelligible, particularly in speech. It is derived from a root meaning depth and can imply both a literal and figurative sense of depth. The Aramaic equivalent is עֲמִיק (amiq), also meaning deep.
[עָמֵק] adj. deep, unfathomable;—i.e. unintelligible of speech
base
H6012 [עָמֵק] deep, unfathomable;—i.e. unintelligible of speech
6012 `ameq aw-make'
from 6009; deep (literally or figuratively):--deeper,
depth, strange.
see HEBREW for 06009
עָמֵק (a.meq) — unfathomable.
1) deep, unfathomable
1a) unintelligible (of speech)
Aramaic equivalent: a.miq (עֲמִיק "deep" H5994)
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHR/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
שְׁאוֹל (sh'owl) refers to the underworld or the realm of the dead in Hebrew. It encompasses concepts such as hell, the grave, and a pit, often associated with punishment for the wicked and a place from which the righteous are not abandoned. The term implies a location of extreme degradation and is noted for its lack of praise for God.
שְׁאוֹל, שְׁאֹל n.f. Shᵉ’ōl, underworld (√ dub.; i.e. place of inquiry)
base
H7585 שְׁאוֹל, שְׁאֹל Shᵉ’ōl, underworld (√ dub.; i.e. place of inquiry)
7585 sh'owl sheh-ole'
or shol {sheh-ole'}; from 7592; Hades or the world of the
dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories
and inmates:--grave, hell, pit.
see HEBREW for 07592
שְׁאוֹל (she.ol) — hell: Sheol.
Sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit
1a) the underworld
1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead
1b1) place of no return
1b2) without praise of God
1b3) wicked sent there for punishment
1b4) righteous not abandoned to it
1b5) of the place of exile (fig)
1b6) of extreme degradation in sin
N-proper — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
she'-ol (she'ol):
1. The Name
2. The Abode of the Dead
(1) Not a State of Unconsciousness
(2) Not Removed from God's Jurisdiction
(3) Relation to Immortality
3. Post-canonical Period
1. The Name:
Sheol
(Heb., “the all-demanding world” = Gr. Hades, “the unknown region”), the invisible world of departed souls. (See HELL.)
→ See HELL (Hades)
The Hebrew word קָרָא (qara') is a primitive root meaning to call, proclaim, or read. It encompasses a range of actions including calling out, crying for help, reading aloud, and summoning. The word can also imply being called or named in various contexts. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
קָרָא 724 vb. call, proclaim, read
Qal
call, cry, utter a loud sound
call, cry
call unto some one
cry for help
proclaim
read aloud
read to oneself
summon
call = name
Niph.
reflex.
pass. be called
Pu. be called
base
H7121 קָרָא call, proclaim, read .. . call, cry, utter a loud sound
. call, cry
. . call unto some one
. cry for help
. proclaim
. . read aloud
. read to oneself
. summon
. call = name
. . reflex.
. pass. be called
. be called
7121 qara' kaw-raw'
a primitive root (rather identical with 7122 through the idea
of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly,
address by name, but used in a wide variety of
applications):--bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for,
forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite,
mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(- ation),
pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
see HEBREW for 07122
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call to.
: call_to/invite/entreat
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow
1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to call oneself
1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named
1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call by.
: call_by/name
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
V-Qal-Inf-c | Suff — Verb qal participle (passive) masculine plural common · suffixHVqsmpc/Sp3fs
