Scheol (Noun)
Meaning
(religion) the world of the dead; "No one goes to Hades with all his immense wealth"-Theognis.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- In the ancient texts, Sheol was described as a place where the dead exist in a state of shadowy half-life.
- The Israelites believed that Sheol was a realm ruled by God's sovereignty, but devoid of divine presence or favor.
- According to biblical teachings, the wicked were sent to Sheol as a form of punishment after death.
- In Jewish tradition, Sheol was seen as an afterlife destination where the dead continued to exist, separating them from God.
- The original biblical account implies a neutral netherworld called Sheol for both righteous and unrighteous dead.