The meaning of “ᾅδης”
Understanding háidēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
grave, hell. - properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls
ᾅδης
grave, hell. - properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:18 | “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Word: ᾅδης (háidēs) | |
| Luke 16:23 | “And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.” Word: ᾅδης (háidēs) | |
| Acts 2:31 | “He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.” Word: ᾅδης (háidēs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:55 | “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” Word: ᾅδης (háidēs) | |
| Revelation 20:13 | “And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.” Word: ᾅδης (háidēs) |