Translations
Modern
Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling.
Traditional
It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
Literal
That not unto him dwells in his tent; brimstone is scattered on his abode.
Latin
Habitent in tabernaculo illius socii ejus qui non est; aspergatur in tabernaculo ejus sulphur.
Original
Hebrew
English
Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling.
Notes
The image of burning sulfur reminds the reader of what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24). It suggests what will happen to all evil people (Psalm 11:6; Revelation 19:20; 21:8).
Events
Glossary
Topics
Brimstone: Figurative The Death of the Wicked: Frequently Marked by Terror Wicked (People): Punishment of Wicked (People): Temporal Punishment of