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Bible Verses About Hell (KJV)
The most relevant King James Version passages from the Hell Greek & Hebrew word study.
1. Matthew 10:28
Read chapter“Fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
2. Mark 9:43
Read chapter“Into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched.”
3. Revelation 20:14
Read chapter“And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.”
4. 2 Peter 2:9
Read chapter“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished.”
FAQ on Hell
Full FAQAre there different words for hell in the Bible?
Yes. The KJV translates sheol, hades, gehenna, and (once) tartaroō as 'hell.' Sheol and hades refer to the grave; gehenna and the lake of fire refer to final judgment.
Is hell eternal?
Jesus describes it as unquenchable fire (Mark 9:43) and everlasting punishment (Matthew 25:46). Revelation 20:14 calls it the second death.
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