Definitions for Sheol

Sheol She·ol

Spelling: [shee-ohl]
IPA: /ˈʃi oʊl/

Sheol is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 55 anagrams from letters in Sheol (ehlos).

Definitions for Sheol

noun

  1. the abode of the dead or of departed spirits.
  2. (lowercase) hell.

Origin of Sheol

First recorded in 1590-1600, Sheol is from the Hebrew word shəʾōl

Examples for Sheol

Yahwe's blessings are meted out in this world, but not in Sheol.

Sheol and Death have marked him for their prey, and are drawing their nets round him.

Now for it, said I; we'll all land in Sheol in ten minutes, sure.

In the later portions of the Old Testament, the use of Sheol is also avoided.

The cords of Sheol were round about me: The snares of death came upon me.

He who goes to Sheol in sorrow is pursued by sorrow after death.

Her house is the way to Sheol, Going down to the chambers of death.

Life in Sheol was a continuation, in a measure, of the earthly existence.

But for this, the creature would still be roasting in Sheol where it belongs.

To die neglected by one's family was fatal to one's well-being in Sheol.

Word Value for Sheol
Scrable

8

Words with friends

8

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