Sheol
[shee-ohl]
- the abode of the dead or of departed spirits.
- (lowercase) hell.
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Origin of Sheol
First recorded in 1590–1600, Sheol is from the Hebrew word shəʾōl
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To die neglected by one's family was fatal to one's well-being in Sheol.
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
Yahwe's blessings are meted out in this world, but not in Sheol.
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
Life in Sheol was a continuation, in a measure, of the earthly existence.
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
In the later portions of the Old Testament, the use of Sheol is also avoided.
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
He who goes to Sheol in sorrow is pursued by sorrow after death.
The Religion of Babylonia and AssyriaMorris Jastrow
Sheol
- the abode of the dead
- (often not capital) hell
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Word Origin
C16: from Hebrew shĕ'ōl
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Word Origin and History for sheol
Sheol
n.
1590s, from Hebrew, literally "the underworld, Hades," of unknown origin. Used in R.V. in place of Hell in many passages.
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