SHEOL

Etymology

Proper noun

Sheol

(Old Testament) The realm of the dead, the common grave of mankind, Hell. In older English translations of the Bible, notably the Authorized Version or King James Bible, this word sheol is translated inconsistently and variously as grave (31 times), pit (3 times) or hell (31 times: e.g, De. 32:22; 2Sa. 22:6; Job 11:8; Ps. 9:17).

Anagrams

• Hoels, Lohse, Olesh, helos, holes, hosel, olehs, s-hole, shole

Source: Wiktionary


She"ol, n. Etym: [Heb. sh.]

Definition: The place of departed spirits; Hades; also, the grave. For thou wilt not leave my soul to sheel. Ps. xvi. 10. (Rev. Ver.)

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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