# abyss, bottomless pit

## Definition:

The term “abyss” refers to a very large, deep hole or chasm that has no bottom.

* In the Bible, “the abyss” is a place of punishment.
* For example, when Jesus commanded evil spirits to come out of a man, they begged him not to send them to the abyss.
* The word “abyss” could also be translated as “bottomless pit” or “deep chasm.”
* This term should be translated differently from “hades,” “sheol,”  or “hell.”

(See Also: [Hades](../kt/hades.md), [hell](../kt/hell.md), [punish](../other/punish.md))

## Bible References:

* [Luke 08:30-31](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/30)
* [Romans 10:07](rc://en/tn/help/rom/10/07)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G12, G5421
