The meaning of “שְׁאוֹל”
Understanding shᵉʼôwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שְׁאֹל shᵉʼôl (sheh-ole'); from שָׁאַל grave, hell, pit. - Hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retre...
שְׁאוֹל
or שְׁאֹל shᵉʼôl (sheh-ole'); from שָׁאַל grave, hell, pit. - Hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates 1) sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit 1a) the underworld 1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead 1b1) place of no return 1b2) without praise of God 1b3) wicked sent there for punishment 1b4) righteous not abandoned to it 1b5) of the place of exile (fig) 1b6) of extreme degradation in sin
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:29 | “And if ye take this also from me, and mischief befall him, ye shall bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave.” Word: שְׁאוֹל (shᵉʼôwl) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:6 | “The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.” Word: שְׁאוֹל (shᵉʼôwl) | |
| Job 17:16 | “They shall go down to the bars of the pit, when our rest together is in the dust. ” Word: שְׁאוֹל (shᵉʼôwl) | |
| Ecclesiastes 9:10 | “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” Word: שְׁאוֹל (shᵉʼôwl) | |
| Ezekiel 31:17 | “They also went down into hell with him unto them that be slain with the sword; and they that were his arm, that dwelt under his shadow in the midst of the heathen.” Word: שְׁאוֹל (shᵉʼôwl) |
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