Dictionary of Bible Themes – 9520 Abyss, the
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9520 Abyss, the

9520 Abyss, the

Derived from a Greek word meaning “something which is bottomless” and often used to refer to a place of despair in which demons are imprisoned.

The Abyss as a place of despair

Lk 8:31; Rev 9:2

The Abyss as the home of demons

Rev 9:11; Rev 17:8

The Abyss as a prison

Rev 9:1; Rev 20:1,3

See also

4227deep, the
9020death
9210judgment, God’s
9510hell

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