The Gates of the Grave
Isaiah 38:10
I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I am deprived of the residue of my years.


The region of the grave is bounded. God keeps the gates.

I. ALL MEN'S DREAD. Through —

1. Sin.

2. Natural fear of the unknown.

3. Want of faith.

II. ALL MEN'S DESTINY.

1. Certain.

2. Men may approach these gates and return, but once passed they are passed for ever.

3. They are the portals of endless joy or woe.

(W. O. Lilley.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I am deprived of the residue of my years.

WEB: I said, "In the middle of my life I go into the gates of Sheol. I am deprived of the residue of my years."




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