What words are used for “hell” in the original Bible languages? As we explore this complex topic of hell in the Scriptures, we must approach it with both scholarly rigor and pastoral sensitivity. The concept of hell as we understand it today evolved over time, and this is reflected in the various terms used in the original biblical languages. In the Hebrew of the Old Testament, the primary word used is “Sheol” (שְׁאוֹל). This term appears approximately 65 times and…

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