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Meaning of Sheol | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈʃi.oʊl/

Definitions

  1. The realm of the dead, the common grave of mankind, Hell. In older English translations of the Bible, notably the Authorized Version or King James Bible, this word sheol is translated inconsistently and variously as grave (31 times), pit (3 times) or hell (31 times: e.g., De. 32:22; 2Sa. 22:6; Job 11:8; Ps. 9:17).
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Sheol.
    alt-of

Equivalents

Polski Szeol

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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