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# abyss, bottomless pit #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "abyss" refers to a very large, deep hole or chasm that has no bottom.
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* In the Bible, "the abyss" is a place of punishment.
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* For example, when Jesus commanded evil spirits to come out of a man, they begged him not to send them to the abyss.
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* The word "abyss" could also be translated as "bottomless pit" or "deep chasm."
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* This term should be translated differently from "hades," "sheol," or "hell."
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(See Also: [Hades](../kt/hades.md), [hell](../kt/hell.md), [punish](../other/punish.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Luke 08:30-31](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/30)
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* [Romans 10:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/rom/10/06)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: G12, G5421
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