Sheol

noun

: the abode of the dead in early Hebrew thought

Examples of Sheol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The soul is the same one that ancient Egyptians called the ka, or that God promises the psalmist will be rescued from Sheol, or that lay dormant in the minds of so many contemporary American readers, waiting for the right sound to set it free. Harper's Magazine, 25 June 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Shĕ'ōl

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sheol was in 1597

Dictionary Entries Near Sheol

Cite this Entry

“Sheol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sheol. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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