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 sn To warn them. The warning would consist of a call to act differently than their dead brother had, or else meet his current terrible fate.
6 tn Grk “lest they also come.”