King James Bible Dictionary

hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranian {retreat }) including its accessories and inmates

1. sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit

a. the underworld

b. Sheol - the OT designation for the abode of the dead

1. place of no return

2. without praise of God

3. wicked sent there for punishment

4. righteous not abandoned to it

5. of the place of exile (fig)

6. of extreme degradation in sin