| 19. Linguistic Exegesis The verse opens with kol {כָּל | ḳōl} “all” plus the participial phrase ba’eha {בָּאֶיהָ | bāʾēhā} “those who go to her,” establishing an inclusive subject. This is followed by lo {לֹא | lōʾ} and the Qal imperfect yešûvūn {יְשׁוּבוּן | yešûvūn} “they will return,” forming the first clause under the emphasis of irreversible loss. The conjunction ve {וְ | wə-} plus lo {לֹא | lōʾ} introduces a parallel clause with the Hiphil imperfect yăśśîgū {יַשִּׂיגוּ | yăśśîgū} “they will attain,” again negated, to underscore dual deprivation. The construct chain ʾorḥōṯ {אָרְחוֹת | ʾorḥōṯ} “paths” with ḥayyîm {חַיִּים | ḥayyîm} “life” forms a metaphorical destination. The balanced structure and repeated negations heighten the warning against pursuing her. |