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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

Français shéol
Polski Szeol

CEFR level

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