What is Hell, Mar 23, 2025

Holotruther
Published on Mar 24, 2025
In the Bible, "Hades" is the Greek New Testament equivalent of the Hebrew "Sheol," generally referring to the "place of the dead" or "the grave".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Origin and Meaning:
"Hades" is a transliteration of the Greek word, and in the King James Version of the Bible, it is translated as "hell".

Old Testament Equivalent:
The Hebrew word "Sheol" in the Old Testament, which is often translated as "the grave," is what the Greek New Testament uses "Hades" to translate.

New Testament Usage:
In the New Testament, "Hades" is used to describe the state or place of the dead, often in a general sense, but sometimes with a specific reference to the place of torment for the wicked.

Examples in the Bible:
Matthew 11:23: "And thou, Capernaum, which art lifted up to heaven, shalt be brought down to hell (Hades)."
Luke 16:23: "And in hell (Hades) he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom."
Acts 2:27: "Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell (Hades), neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption."
Revelation 20:13-14: "And death and hell (Hades) were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell (Hades) delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every one according to their deeds."

Different Interpretations:
Some interpretations see "Hades" as a general state of being dead, while others see it as a place of conscious existence, either of blessing or torment, depending on the individual's fate.

Jesus and Hades:
Some passages, like Acts 2:27, suggest that Jesus' soul was not left in Hades, indicating his victory over death.

Hades vs. Hell:
While "Hades" is often translated as "hell," it's important to note that "Hades" is a more general term for the place of the dead, while "hell" (as in the lake of fire) is a more specific place of eternal punishment.

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