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.
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Gill's Exposition
And they shall go forth,.... That is, those constant and spiritual worshippers shall go forth from the holy mountain Jerusalem, the church of God, whither they are brought as an offering to the Lord,…
Barnes' Notes
And they shall go forth - The sense of this verse evidently is, that the pious and happy worshippers of God shall see the punishment which he will execute on his and their foes, or shall see them…
Adam Clarke
For their worm shall not die - These words of the prophet are applied by our blessed Savior, Mar 9:44, to express the everlasting punishment of the wicked in Gehenna, or in hell. Gehenna, or the…
These verses, like the pillar of cloud and fire, have a dark side towards the enemies of God's kingdom and all that are rebels against his crown, and a bright side towards his faithful loyal subjects.…
Cambridge Bible
And they(the worshippers) shall go forth to some place in the vicinity of Jerusalem, no doubt the Valley of Hinnom, Neh 11:30; cf. Jos 15:8; Jos 18:16; 2Ch 28:3; Jer 7:32; 2Ki 23:10. (See below.)
the…
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