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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, hell, punish)

Bible References:

Word Data:##

  • Strong's: G12, G5421