What is another word for Sheol?
Pronunciation: [ʃɪˈɒl] (IPA) 
Sheol is a term found in the Bible used to describe the place of the dead or the afterlife. The word is synonymous with other terms such as Hades, the underworld, and the pit. It is also referred to as Gehenna, the valley of the shadow of death, and the realm of the dead. In ancient Israel, Sheol was believed to be a place where the souls of the dead went to rest. It was symbolized as a dark and dreary place without any hope of resurrection. Although the idea of Sheol has evolved over time, it remains a significant concept in many religious and cultural traditions.
