Bible Dictionary

Hell

The place called hell in the Bible.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

234 of 516

Letter

H

Meaning

The place called hell in the Bible.

Key Scriptures

  • Psalm 16:10
  • Proverbs 15:24
  • Matthew 5:22
  • Matthew 10:28
  • Luke 16:23
  • James 3:6
  • 2 Peter 2:4
  • Revelation 20:13-14

Original Language

Hebrew

שְׁאוֹל

sheol

Sheol; grave; the realm of the dead

Greek

ᾅδης

hadēs

Hades

Meaning

Hell is the place called hell in the Bible.

The English word “hell” is used to translate different Hebrew and Greek words depending on the passage.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, hell is the English translation of different Hebrew and Greek words depending on the context.

The term is used in various contexts throughout both the Old and New Testaments.


Key References

  • Psalm 16:10
  • Proverbs 15:24
  • Matthew 5:22
  • Matthew 10:28
  • Luke 16:23
  • James 3:6
  • 2 Peter 2:4
  • Revelation 20:13-14

  • Grave
  • Death
  • Lake of Fire
  • Hades
  • Sheol

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Scriptures

  • Psalm 16:10
  • Proverbs 15:24
  • Matthew 5:22
  • Matthew 10:28
  • Luke 16:23
  • James 3:6
  • 2 Peter 2:4
  • Revelation 20:13-14

Related Terms

Study Topics

hell judgment death prophecy