Proverbs 2:19
Proverbs 2:19 Meaning and Explanation
“None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who go to her are lost forever—they never escape or recover the way to life.
The Context of Proverbs 2:19
The permanent consequence of following the seductress.
What Does Proverbs 2:19 Mean?
The finality is emphatic: none return. This means that once captivated by her, a person loses the ability or will to escape. They neither return nor find the paths of life—they are permanently lost to death.
This verse uses the language of irreversibility to show the danger. Unlike other foolish choices that may be recovered from, this one is portrayed as bottomless and inescapable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 2:19
What does Proverbs 2:19 mean?
Those who go to her are lost forever—they never escape or recover the way to life.
What is the context of Proverbs 2:19?
The permanent consequence of following the seductress.