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Sheol

/ˈʃiːɒl/

/ˈʃiːoʊl/

Translations

Sheolnoun

In ancient Hebrew texts, Sheol is often described as a shadowy place.

В древнееврейских текстах Шеол часто описывается как мрачное место.

Synonyms

realm of the dead

Sheolproper noun

/ˈʃiːɒl/

/ˈʃiːoʊl/

Biblical place name; treated as a unique entity and therefore a proper noun.

Sheolnoun

In Hebrew tradition, the abode of the dead, a place of darkness where the spirits of the deceased reside.

In ancient texts, Sheol is often described as a shadowy underworld where all souls go after death.

The grave or the state of death; used figuratively in biblical language.

Deliver my soul from Sheol, O Lord, lest I go down to the grave.

Sheolproper noun