1 sn The Greek term Hades stands for the Hebrew concept of Sheol. It is what is called hell today. This is where the dead were gathered (Ps 16:10; 86:13). In the NT Hades has an additional negative force of awaiting judgment (Rev 20:13).
2 sn Hades is a place of torment, especially as one knows that he is separated from God.
3 tn Grk “he lifted up his eyes” (an idiom).
4 tn Grk “in his bosom,” the same phrase used in 16:22. This idiom refers to heaven and/or participation in the eschatological banquet. An appropriate modern equivalent is “at Abraham’s side.”
5 tn Grk “And in all these things.” There is no way Lazarus could carry out this request even if divine justice were not involved.
6 sn The great chasm between heaven and hell is impassable forever. The rich man’s former status meant nothing now.
7 tn Grk “between us and you.”