Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheol
Noun
/ˈʃeɪ.ɔːl/
Definition
A place of darkness and silence where the dead reside, according to ancient Hebrew beliefs.
Examples
- In ancient texts, the concept of Sheol was often depicted as a shadowy place beneath the earth.
- The poet described his sorrow as leading him closer to Sheol.
- Many tales from the region reference Sheol as the final journey of the soul.
Meaning
Sheol is often viewed as the grave or the grave-like realm of the dead, where both the righteous and the wicked go after death, embodying the idea of the ultimate resting place.
Synonyms
- grave
- underworld
- abyss
