Bible Verses About "What Is Hades in the Bible"
Hades is the Greek term for the realm of the dead, corresponding to the Hebrew Sheol, where departed souls reside awaiting the final resurrection and judgment.
Hades is the Greek term for the realm of the dead, corresponding to the Hebrew Sheol, where departed souls reside awaiting the final resurrection and judgment.
"And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom." — Luke 16:22-23 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Hades in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom."
"Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption."
"And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death."
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