γέεννα — meaning in English

English meaning

• gehenna noun Alternative letter-case form of Gehenna.
• hell noun In many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.

Senses

γέεννα is used for these senses in English:

• Gehenna In rabbinical literature and Christian and Islamic scripture, the place where the souls of the wicked go after death, where they suffer eternal damnation or annihilation.
• hell (in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners are believed to go after death and evil spirits are believed to be.

hell — full definition

1. noun In many religions, the place of punishment for the wicked after death.
2. noun A situation or experience of extreme suffering or difficulty.
3. intj Used to express anger, frustration, or strong emphasis.

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