Strong's H7585 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שְׁאוֹל (shᵉʼôwl)

Pronunciation: sheh-ole'

POS: sheh-ole' Morph: n-f

Exegesis: or ; from ;

Definition: or שְׁאֹל; from שָׁאַל; Hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates; grave, hell, pit.

KJV Usage: grave, hell, pit.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit
• 2. 1a) the underworld
• 3. 1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead
• 4. 1b1) place of no return
• 5. 1b2) without praise of God
• 6. 1b3) wicked sent there for punishment
• 7. 1b4) righteous not abandoned to it
• 8. 1b5) of the place of exile (fig)
• 9. 1b6) of extreme degradation in sin

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G86
• GREEK G2288

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