Strong’s G0086

ᾅδης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

hadés

Pronunciation

hah'-dace

Definition

Hades, the realm of the dead

Meaning

Hades, the unseen world.

Usage

In the New Testament, "hadés" refers to the abode of the dead, a temporary place where the souls of the deceased reside. It is often understood as the equivalent of the Old Testament "Sheol," a place of waiting for the final judgment. Hades is depicted as a place of both comfort and torment, depending on one's relationship with God.

Bible references

Matthew 11:23;Matthew 16:18;Luke 10:15;Luke 16:23;Acts 2:27;Acts 2:31;Revelation 1:18;Revelation 6:8;Revelation 20:13;Revelation 20:14