Strong’s G1067

γέεννα

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

geenna

Pronunciation

gheh'-en-nah

Definition

Gehenna, hell

Meaning

Gehenna, and originally the name of a valley or cavity near Jerusalem, a place underneath the earth, a place of punishment for evil.

Usage

In the New Testament, "geenna" is used to denote a place of final punishment for the wicked. It is often translated as "hell" in English Bibles. The term is used to describe a state of eternal separation from God, characterized by suffering and destruction. It is distinct from Hades, which refers to the temporary abode of the dead.

Bible references

Matthew 5:22;Matthew 5:29;Matthew 5:30;Matthew 10:28;Matthew 18:9;Matthew 23:15;Matthew 23:33;Mark 9:43;Mark 9:45;Mark 9:47;Luke 12:5;James 3:6