Proverbs 7:27
Proverbs 7:27 in Multiple Translations
Her house is the road to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death.
Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
Her house is the way to Sheol, Going down to the chambers of death.
Her house is the way to the underworld, going down to the rooms of death.
Her house leads to the grave—it goes down to the rooms of death.
Her house is the way vnto ye graue, which goeth downe to the chambers of death.
The ways of Sheol — her house, Going down unto inner chambers of death!
Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the rooms of death.
Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
Her house is the way to hell, reaching even to the inner chambers of death.
The road to her house is the road to the grave. Those who enter her bedroom [PRS] will die as a result.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 7:27
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Proverbs 7:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דַּרְכֵ֣י
שְׁא֣וֹל
בֵּיתָ֑/הּ
יֹ֝רְד֗וֹת
אֶל
חַדְרֵי
מָֽוֶת
דַּרְכֵ֣י
derek
H1870
way
N-cp
שְׁא֣וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
hell
N-proper
בֵּיתָ֑/הּ
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
יֹ֝רְד֗וֹת
yârad
H3381
to go down
V-Qal
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
חַדְרֵי
cheder
H2315
chamber
N-mp
מָֽוֶת
mâveth
H4194
death
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 7:27
דַּרְכֵ֣י
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cp
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
שְׁא֣וֹל
shᵉʼôwl
H7585
"hell"
N-proper
Sheol refers to the underworld or grave, a place of no return where the dead reside, as seen in the Old Testament. It is often translated as hell or pit in the KJV. This concept is mentioned in various books, including Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 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
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: grave, hell, pit. See also: Genesis 37:35; Psalms 139:8; Psalms 6:6.
בֵּיתָ֑/הּ
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יֹ֝רְד֗וֹת
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
V-Qal
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
חַדְרֵי
cheder
H2315
"chamber"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a private room or chamber, often the innermost part of a building. It is used in the Bible to describe a private space, like a bedroom or a parlour. The KJV translates it as 'inner chamber'.
Definition: chamber, room, parlour, innermost or inward part, within
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: ((bed) inner) chamber, innermost(-ward) part, parlour, [phrase] south, [idiom] within. See also: Genesis 43:30; 2 Chronicles 18:24; Psalms 105:30.
מָֽוֶת
mâveth
H4194
"death"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to death, whether natural or violent, and is used in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It can also mean the place of the dead, or a state of ruin. This concept is seen in the story of Moses, where death is a punishment for disobedience.
Definition: 1) death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead 1a) death 1b) death by violence (as a penalty) 1c) state of death, place of death Aramaic equivalent: mot (מוֹת "death" H4193)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). See also: Genesis 21:16; Job 38:17; Psalms 6:6.
Study Notes — Proverbs 7:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 7:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:27
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:27
- Sermons on Proverbs 7:27
Context — Warnings about the Adulteress
25Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.
26For she has brought many down to death; her slain are many in number.
27Her house is the road to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 5:5 | Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol. |
| 2 | Proverbs 9:18 | But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol. |
| 3 | Proverbs 2:18–19 | For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits. None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life. |
| 4 | Revelation 22:15 | But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. |
| 5 | Ecclesiastes 7:26 | And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared. |
Proverbs 7:27 Summary
This verse means that the path of sin and rebellion against God leads to spiritual death and separation from Him. The 'house' referred to in Proverbs 7:27 is a symbol of the comfort and security that sin may seem to offer, but it ultimately leads to destruction and death (as seen in Proverbs 2:18-19). We must be careful not to be deceived by the temporary pleasures of sin, and instead choose the path of wisdom and righteousness, which leads to life and eternal joy in God's presence (Psalm 16:11). By following God's commands and seeking His wisdom, we can avoid the path that leads to Sheol and instead find life and fulfillment in Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that her house is the road to Sheol?
In Proverbs 7:27, the road to Sheol refers to the path that leads to spiritual death and separation from God, as seen in Psalm 9:17, where it says that the wicked will be turned back to Sheol.
Is Sheol the same as hell?
While Sheol is often associated with the concept of hell, it is more accurately understood as the grave or the place of the dead, as seen in Psalm 89:48, which asks who can live and not see death, or who can escape the power of Sheol.
How can I avoid the path that leads to Sheol?
To avoid the path that leads to Sheol, we must turn away from sin and towards God, as Proverbs 7:25 warns us not to let our hearts turn aside to her ways, and instead seek wisdom and righteousness, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:1-6.
What does it mean by the chambers of death?
The chambers of death refer to the ultimate destination of those who follow the path of sin and rebellion against God, a place of eternal darkness and separation from God, as described in Revelation 20:14-15, where death and Hades are thrown into the lake of fire.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be tempted to stray onto the path that leads to Sheol, and how can I resist those temptations?
- How can I seek wisdom and discernment to avoid the snares of sin and death, and instead choose the path of life and righteousness?
- What are some practical ways that I can 'turn away' from the ways of the world and towards God, as warned in Proverbs 7:25?
- How can I use my life and influence to point others away from the path of Sheol and towards the path of eternal life in Jesus Christ?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 7:27
Her house is the way to hell,.... Or "ways" (p); the broad highway to it; either to the grave, as "sheol" often signifies; or to hell itself, the place of the damned: to go into her house, and commit
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 7:27
Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death. Her house (is) the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death - (Proverbs 5:5; Proverbs 9:18.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 7:27
To hell; or; to the grave; for the word is used in both senses; and this sense seems better to agree both with the foregoing and following words. Although, without repentance, hell will certainly be their portion, and their first death will be followed by the second.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 7:27
Proverbs 7:27 Her house [is] the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.Ver. 27. Her house is the way to Hell.] The shortest cut to utter destruction. This, if well believed, would make the young man stop or step back, as if he had trod upon a serpent. “ Sed vivunt homines tanquam mors nulla sequatur: Aut velut infernus fabula vana foret. ” Going down to the chambers of death.] Both temporal and eternal. Lo, those hosts that welcome men into their inn with smiling countenance will cut their throats in their beds. The syrens are said to live in green meadows, and to have by them ever a heap of dead men’ s bones. Natal. Comes.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 7:27
Verse 27. Her house is the way to hell] שאול sheol, the pit, the grave, the place of the dead, the eternal and infernal world. And they who, through such, fall into the grave, descend lower, into the chambers of death; the place where pleasure is at an end, and illusion mocks no more.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 7:27
27. the way] Lit. the ways. The plural may perhaps be used here, and in the similar phrase, the ways of death (Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 16:25), to denote that however the paths may differ, the end is the same. hell] Heb. Sheol. See Proverbs 5:5, note, and comp. Proverbs 2:18.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 7:27
27. Her house is the way to hell — ùׁ ?àåì, (sheol,) the infernal world. It is the way par excellence — the surest and most direct road to perdition. Comp. Proverbs 2:18; Proverbs 9:18; Proverbs 16:25.
Sermons on Proverbs 7:27
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Gods Order in Christ - Part 7 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the parable of casting something into the waters and the waters being healed. They explain that throughout history, every step forward has onl |
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(Wonderful 50 Days) 05 - Peter at Gallilee by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the final 40 days of Jesus before his ascension. He emphasizes that during this time, Jesus had a great burden for missions and evangelism. J |
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Satan Must Find Nothing in Us by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding Satan's tactics and the need to be a testimony to Satan by living a life free from pride, rebellion, discontent, lying, and m |
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No Dirty Dogs Shall Ever Trample Upon That Golden Pavement by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the stark contrast between the holiness of heaven and the unholiness of sinful people, using vivid animal imagery to describe the nature of the unholy. He |
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Steering by Gods Compass by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon on love, the preacher delves into the concept of 'phileo' love, which is a friendship type of love based on emotions and personal attachment. 'Phileo' is a love that |
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Dogs Stay Dogs by Walter Wilson | Walter Wilson delivers a sermon reflecting on the portrayal of dogs in the Bible, emphasizing how they are consistently depicted in a negative light, contrasting human admiration w |
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Death Is a Change of Company by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that for a believer, death signifies a transition to a better existence, where they leave behind the company of the wicked and enter into the presence of a |