King James Version
Psalms 49:19 in the King James Version says “He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. He: Heb. The soul shall” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 49 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. He: Heb. The soul shall”
Psalms 49:19 · KJV
For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. while: Heb. in his life
He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. He: Heb. The soul shall
Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.
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as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
“to the generation”
H1755properly, a revolution of time, i.e., an age or generation; also a dwelling
“of his fathers”
H1father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
properly, a goal, i.e., the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objecti
“they shall never”
H3808not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“see”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
“light”
H216illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
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