HELL IN KJV
One Hebrew word “sheol” is rendered hell. Definition; hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranian retreat), grave, hell, pit. Three Greek words are rendered hell; geenna, hades, and tartaroo. Definition of geenna; a valley of Jerusalem, used (figuratively) as a name for the place (or state) of everlasting punishment: - hell. Definition of hades; properly unseen, that is, “Hades” or the place (state) of departed souls: - grave, hell. Definition of tartaroo; (the deepest abyss of Hades); to incarcerate in eternal torment: - cast down to hell. Tartaroo is used only one place II Pet.2:4.
Christ teaching the Pharisees in Luke 16:19-31 shows us a separation from God is truly what hell is. The “water” is symbolic for God’s Spirit and love. The word “tormented” means distressed in the Greek, not torture. The “fire” is symbolic for the shame and desire not to be separated from God.
So all who die the first death of the flesh return to God Ecc.12:6-7, but on which side of the gulf do they end up?
Hell is not eternal but is done away with in Rev.20:14-15, called both the second death and lake of fire. This second death is non-existence, for death and hell and those not written in the book of life. This second death or lake of fire is like fat drippings that fall into the fire. Just a poof of smoke into non-existence.
Psa.37:20 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
In my mind what’s worse yet is no memory of you, no tears will be shed for you like you never existed.
Rev.21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
So hell is a separation from God and is not eternal torture or burning. Eventually hell will be done away with or passed away and also some souls. Like fat drippings in the fire, a poof of smoke into non-existence, the second death.
2006-07-02 15:53:54
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answered by Anonymous
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Different versions of the Bible( NIV, KINGJAMES, NKJ, NIV) to name a few will use different grammatical phrasings and sometimes different words. But i went to biblegateway.com and looked up both passages in the NIV translation. Rev 20:11-14
11Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. 12And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. 13The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. 14Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. 15If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. "
this does not say destroyed. Nor have i ever read that the wicked will be destroyed or "no more" i do believe that there will be eternal paradise and eternal torment.
2006-07-02 16:01:59
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answered by glowchild7 3
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The wicked will be destroyed when the Lord returns, that is the first death.
Then they will have to face the great judgment, after which they will be condemned and be cast out of the Kingdom to suffer a conscious torment.
2006-07-02 16:04:57
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answered by eckox2000 2
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God is just and forgiving at the same time. Only He can determine the suitability of the punishment. I think He wants us to have a sense of hope and personal responsibility at the same time. If you want to redeem yourself, He doesn't judge. You must believe in Nature and the Supernatural to reach HIM. He will get to you one way or another. Don't put your faith in the church. Have a belief in destiny and faith in the sublime in whatever form He comes to you in. As for detention, I think purgatory exists. People need to learn from the mistakes if their lives and the results are unresolved. It's sort of a state of wandering with a lot of meditation in the desert. I have seen it through the eyes of spirits. Some refuse to go up out of vindictiveness because they hate Death. Death is inevitable. Even the Space Age Girl Stevie Nicks knows this. She's a real channel for supernatural metaphysical energy, man. You don't LSD for that...
2006-07-02 16:25:26
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answered by cotterall&elaineadams 2
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Annihilated. Luke 16 is a parable. Eternal torment in a burning hell is a myth from Greek Mythology. Google "Hades river styx"
2006-07-02 15:51:29
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answered by Mr Answer 5
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Your confusion comes from the new Christian tenet of saved and unsaved. You do not need to be a Christian to be "saved" (to use a Christian word).
A Creator would never punish a good human simply because the person was not a Christian. If Creator would, I would never follow that god for he is a false and jealous god, not worthy of my trust.
2006-07-02 15:54:40
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answered by tczubernat 4
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HELL will be cast into the Lake of Fire. Don't know yet, but personally, right now, I think at some point they will Cease to Exist.
Every body has their own Personal Opinion's, till you learn the TRUTH.
2006-07-02 17:26:37
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answered by maguyver727 7
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We can destroy the wicked without destroying the soul. He speaks of a cleansing of humanity, and a destruction of evil.
2006-07-02 15:57:00
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answered by Anonymous
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answered by ? 3
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It will be like smoke in a fire they will consume away forever. I think if Godless people are burning in hell forever then evil is there forever. I think there will be no more evil anywhere.
2006-07-02 15:56:01
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answered by Anonymous
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