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There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side. <a href="/esv/luke/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. <a href="/bsb/luke/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side. <a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in Hades, having lifted up his eyes, being in torment, he sees Abraham from afar, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/kjv/luke/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/nkjv/luke/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/nasb_/luke/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And in Hades he raised his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his arms. <a href="/nasb/luke/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/nasb77/luke/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/lsb/luke/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/amp/luke/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In Hades (the realm of the dead), being in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom (paradise). <a href="/csb/luke/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And being in torment in Hades, he looked up and saw Abraham a long way off, with Lazarus at his side. <a href="/hcsb/luke/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And being in torment in Hades, he looked up and saw Abraham a long way off, with Lazarus at his side. <a href="/asv/luke/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/cev/luke/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He went to hell and was suffering terribly. When he looked up and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side, <a href="/erv/luke/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/gwt/luke/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He went to hell, where he was constantly tortured. As he looked up, in the distance he saw Abraham and Lazarus. <a href="/gnt/luke/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> and in Hades, where he was in great pain, he looked up and saw Abraham, far away, with Lazarus at his side. <a href="/isv/luke/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> In the afterlife, where he was in constant torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus by his side. <a href="/msb/luke/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham from afar, with Lazarus by his side. <a href="/net/luke/16.htm">NET Bible</a> And in hell, as he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far off with Lazarus at his side. <a href="/nheb/luke/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In hell, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom. <a href="/wbt/luke/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And in Hades, being in torment, he looked and saw Abraham in the far distance, and Lazarus resting in his arms. <a href="/web/luke/16.htm">World English Bible</a> In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having lifted up his eyes in Hades, being in torments, he sees Abraham far off, and Lazarus in his bosom, <a href="/blb/luke/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in Hades, having lifted up his eyes, being in torment, he sees Abraham from afar, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/ylt/luke/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and in the hades having lifted up his eyes, being in torments, he doth see Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom, <a href="/slt/luke/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in hades, having lifted up his eyes, being in torments, he sees Abraham from far off, and Lazarus in his bosom.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And lifting up his eyes when he was in torments, he saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom: <a href="/cpdv/luke/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then lifting up his eyes, while he was in torments, he saw Abraham far away, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/nabre/luke/16.htm">New American Bible</a> and from the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And while he was tormented in Sheol, he lifted up his eyes from a distance, and saw Abraham, with Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And suffering in Sheol, he lifted up his eyes from afar off and he saw Abraham, and Lazar in his bosom.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and in hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And in Hades lifted up his eyes, being in torment, sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and in hell, lifting up his eyes, being in torments, he seeth Abraham at a vast distance, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/mace/luke/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and being in the infernal regions of torments, he lift up his eyes, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bower. <a href="/wey/luke/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And in Hades, being in torment, he looked and saw Abraham in the far distance, and Lazarus resting in his arms. <a href="/worrell/luke/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>and in Hades, lifting up his eyes, being in torments, he sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham from afar, and Lazarus in his bosom.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/16-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=6647" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/16.htm">The Rich Man and Lazarus</a> …22One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried. 23<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/86.htm" title="86: hadē (N-DMS) -- Hades, the unseen world. Properly, unseen, i.e. Hades or the place of departed souls.">Hades,</a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">where he was</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/931.htm" title="931: basanois (N-DFP) -- Torture, torment, examination by torture. Perhaps remotely from the same as basis; a touch-stone, i.e. torture.">torment,</a> <a href="/greek/1869.htm" title="1869: eparas (V-APA-NMS) -- To raise, lift up. From epi and airo; to raise up.">he looked up</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmous (N-AMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy."></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: hora (V-PIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">and saw</a> <a href="/greek/11.htm" title="11: Abraam (N-AMS) -- Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.">Abraham</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3113.htm" title="3113: makrothen (Adv) -- From a (long) distance, afar. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar.">afar,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/2976.htm" title="2976: Lazaron (N-AMS) -- Probably of Hebrew origin; Lazarus, the name of two Israelites.">Lazarus</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2859.htm" title="2859: kolpois (N-DMP) -- Apparently a primary word; the bosom; by analogy, a bay.">side.</a> 24So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a> Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. <a href="/revelation/14-10.htm">Revelation 14:10-11</a> he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” <a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Matthew 13:42</a> And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/revelation/20-10.htm">Revelation 20:10</a> And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. <a href="/matthew/8-12.htm">Matthew 8:12</a> But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:8-9</a> in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, <a href="/mark/9-43.htm">Mark 9:43-48</a> If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire. / where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’ / If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. ... <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” <a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Matthew 22:13</a> Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ <a href="/isaiah/66-24.htm">Isaiah 66:24</a> “As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.” <a href="/daniel/12-2.htm">Daniel 12:2</a> And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. <a href="/psalms/9-17.htm">Psalm 9:17</a> The wicked will return to Sheol—all the nations who forget God. <a href="/ezekiel/32-21.htm">Ezekiel 32:21-23</a> Mighty chiefs will speak from the midst of Sheol about Egypt and her allies: ‘They have come down and lie with the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword.’ / Assyria is there with her whole company; her graves are all around her. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword. / Her graves are set in the depths of the Pit, and her company is all around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword—those who once spread terror in the land of the living. <a href="/isaiah/14-9.htm">Isaiah 14:9-11</a> Sheol beneath is eager to meet you upon your arrival. It stirs the spirits of the dead to greet you—all the rulers of the earth. It makes all the kings of the nations rise from their thrones. / They will all respond to you, saying, “You too have become weak, as we are; you have become like us!” / Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol, along with the music of your harps. Maggots are your bed and worms your blanket. <a href="/job/21-13.htm">Job 21:13</a> They spend their days in prosperity and go down to Sheol in peace.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.in hell.<a href="/psalms/9-17.htm">Psalm 9:17</a> The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.<a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a> For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.<a href="/psalms/49-15.htm">Psalm 49:15</a> But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.being.<a href="/luke/16-28.htm">Luke 16:28</a> For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.<a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Luke 8:28</a> When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.<a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Matthew 8:29</a> And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?seeth.<a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Luke 13:28,29</a> There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out… <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11,12</a> And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Bosom</a> <a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Breast</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Far</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/10-15.htm">Hades</a> <a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Hell</a> <a href="/luke/16-20.htm">Laz'arus</a> <a href="/luke/11-27.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Side</a> <a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Torment</a> <a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Torments</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/16-24.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/luke/17-12.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/luke/21-10.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/john/1-18.htm">Bosom</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Breast</a> <a href="/luke/17-12.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Far</a> <a href="/luke/16-26.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/2-27.htm">Hades</a> <a href="/acts/2-27.htm">Hell</a> <a href="/john/12-9.htm">Laz'arus</a> <a href="/luke/17-13.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/luke/16-25.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/luke/19-44.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/luke/16-26.htm">Side</a> <a href="/luke/16-28.htm">Torment</a> <a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Torments</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 16</div>1. <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">The parable of the unjust steward.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/16-14.htm">Jesus reproves the hypocrisy of the covetous Pharisees.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">The parable of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In Hades Hades is often understood as the realm of the dead, a temporary place where souls await final judgment. In Jewish thought, it is similar to Sheol, a place of the departed spirits. The New Testament uses "Hades" to describe a place of torment for the unrighteous, distinct from "Gehenna," which refers to the final place of punishment. This setting underscores the reality of an afterlife and the consequences of one's earthly life.where he was in torment The rich man experiences conscious suffering, indicating that Hades is not merely a state of non-existence or sleep. This torment reflects the justice of God, as the rich man had lived a life of luxury without regard for others, particularly Lazarus. The concept of torment here aligns with other biblical teachings on divine retribution and the moral order established by God.he looked up and saw Abraham from afar Abraham is a central figure in Jewish history, representing the covenant and promises of God. Seeing Abraham from afar suggests a separation between the righteous and the unrighteous in the afterlife. This imagery reinforces the idea of a great chasm fixed between those who are saved and those who are not, as further explained in the passage.with Lazarus by his side Lazarus, once a poor and suffering beggar, is now comforted in the presence of Abraham. This reversal of fortunes highlights the theme of divine justice and the hope of redemption for the oppressed. Lazarus's presence with Abraham signifies his inclusion in the covenantal promises, despite his earthly poverty, reflecting the biblical principle that God exalts the humble and brings down the proud.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_rich_man.htm">The Rich Man</a> A central figure in Jesus' parable, representing those who live in luxury without regard for the needs of others. His life of self-indulgence leads to eternal separation from God. 2. <a href="/topical/l/lazarus.htm">Lazarus</a> A poor man who suffered greatly in life but is comforted in the afterlife. His presence by Abraham's side signifies divine approval and reward for his faithfulness despite earthly suffering. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch of Israel, representing the faithful and the promise of God. His presence in the parable underscores the theme of divine justice and the fulfillment of God's covenant. 4. <a href="/topical/h/hades.htm">Hades</a> The place of the dead, often associated with torment for the unrighteous. It serves as a stark contrast to the comfort and peace experienced by Lazarus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/torment.htm">Torment</a> The state of suffering experienced by the rich man, highlighting the consequences of a life lived apart from God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/eternal_consequences.htm">Eternal Consequences</a> Our earthly actions have eternal implications. The rich man's neglect of Lazarus led to his torment in Hades, reminding us to live with eternity in mind. <a href="/topical/c/compassion_and_generosity.htm">Compassion and Generosity</a> The parable calls us to be compassionate and generous, especially to those in need. Our treatment of others reflects our relationship with God. <a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a> God's justice is perfect and will ultimately prevail. The reversal of fortunes between the rich man and Lazarus illustrates the fulfillment of divine justice. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_suffering.htm">Faithfulness in Suffering</a> Lazarus' reward in the afterlife encourages believers to remain faithful amidst suffering, trusting in God's ultimate justice and comfort. <a href="/topical/a/awareness_of_spiritual_realities.htm">Awareness of Spiritual Realities</a> The parable urges us to be aware of spiritual realities and the importance of aligning our lives with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 16</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_mention_hell_more_than_heaven.htm">Did Jesus mention Hell more often than Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_eternal_damnation_mean.htm">What does eternal damnation mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_different_levels_of_hell.htm">What are the different levels of hell?</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_to_the_rich_man_and_lazarus.htm">What happens to the rich man and Lazarus after death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) And in hell.--The Greek word is Hades, not Gehenna; the unseen world of the dead, not the final prison of the souls of the lost. (See Note on <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm" title="But I say to you, That whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whoever shall say, You fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.">Matthew 5:22</a>.) It lies almost on the surface of the parable that it describes an earlier stage of the life after death than that in <a href="/context/matthew/25-31.htm" title="When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory:">Matthew 25:31-46</a>. There is no mention here of the Advent of the Judge. As far as the parable itself is concerned, there is nothing to exclude the thought that the torments might have in part the character of a discipline as well as of retribution.In torments.--The Greek word was applied originally to the test or touchstone of metals, then to the torture to which men had recourse as the one sure test of the veracity of witnesses, than to torments generally. The nature of the "torments" here is suggested by the "flame" of the next verse, but that word has to be taken with all its symbolic associations, and does not necessarily imply the material element of fire. (See Notes on <a href="/context/mark/9-43.htm" title="And if your hand offend you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:">Mark 9:43-49</a>.) What is meant is that there shall be for the soul of the evil-doer, when brought face to face with that holiness of God which is as a consuming fire (<a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm" title="For our God is a consuming fire.">Hebrews 12:29</a>), an anguish as intolerable as the touch of earthly flame is to the nerves of the mortal body. The thought is expressed with great beauty in Dr. Newman's Dream of Gerontius:--"And these two pains, so counter and so keen,--The longing for Him, when thou seest Him not; . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments; more accurately, in Hades (the unseen world of the dead) he lift up his eyes. The idea of suffering does not lie in these first words, but in the participle "being in torments," which immediately follows. It is noticeable that, in this Divine picture of unhappy life in the other world there is no coarse, vulgar word-painting such as we meet with so often in mediaeval human works. The very fact of the man's being unhappy is gently represented. The graver aspect of the torments we learn from the hapless one's own words. Still, it is all very awful, though the facts are so gently told us. "Being in torments:" How could it be otherwise for such a one as Dives? The home of the loving, where Abraham was, would be no home for that selfish man who had never really loved or cared for any one save himself. What were the torments? men with hushed voices ask. A little further on the doomed one speaks of a flame and of his tongue apparently burning, owing to the scorching heat; but it would be a mistake to think of a material flame being intended here. There is nothing in the description of the situation to suggest this; it is rather the burning never to be satisfied, longing for something utterly beyond his reach, that the unhappy man describes as an inextinguishable flame. Were it desirable to dwell on these torments, we should remind men how lustful desires change rapidly into torture for the soul when the means for gratifying them exist not. In the case of Dives, his delight on earth seems to have been society, pleasant jovial company, the being surrounded by a crowd of admiring friends, the daily banquet, the gorgeous apparel, the stately house, - these details more than hint at the pleasure he found in the society of courtier-friends; but in the other world he seems to have been quite alone. Whereas among the blessed there appears to be a sweet companionship. Lazarus is in the company of Abraham, who, of course, only represents a great and goodly gathering. "Abraham's bosom" is simply the well-known expression for that feast or banquet of the happy souls judged worthy of an entrance into Paradise. But in that place where the rich man lifted up his eyes there seems a strange and awful solitariness. A total absence of everything, even of external causes of trouble, is very noticeable. He was alone; alone with his thoughts. And seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. <a href="/commentaries/luke/16-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Hades, ᾅδῃ (hadē) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_86.htm">Strong's 86: </a> Hades, the unseen world. Properly, unseen, i.e. 'Hades' or the place of departed souls. where he was ὑπάρχων (hyparchōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. torment, βασάνοις (basanois) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_931.htm">Strong's 931: </a> Torture, torment, examination by torture. Perhaps remotely from the same as basis; a touch-stone, i.e. torture. he looked up ἐπάρας (eparas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1869.htm">Strong's 1869: </a> To raise, lift up. From epi and airo; to raise up. [and] saw ὁρᾷ (hora) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. Abraham Ἀβραὰμ (Abraam) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_11.htm">Strong's 11: </a> Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. afar, μακρόθεν (makrothen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3113.htm">Strong's 3113: </a> From a (long) distance, afar. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar. with καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Lazarus Λάζαρον (Lazaron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2976.htm">Strong's 2976: </a> Probably of Hebrew origin; Lazarus, the name of two Israelites. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. side. κόλποις (kolpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2859.htm">Strong's 2859: </a> Apparently a primary word; the bosom; by analogy, a bay. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/16-23.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 16:23 In Hades he lifted up his eyes (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/16-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 16:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 16:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/16-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 16:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 16:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>