The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death. Matthew 10:28; Luke 12:5. Sin is hell begun, as religion is heaven anticipated.

The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the lower regions, or the grave; called in Hebrew, sheol, and by the GreeksPsalm 16:10; Jonah 2:2.

The pains of hell, temporal death, or agonies that dying persons feel, or which bring to the brink of the grave. Psalm 18:5.

The gates of hell, the power and policy of Satan and his instruments. Matthew 16:78.

The infernal powers. While Saul and hell cross’d his strong fate in vain.

The place at a running play to which are carried those who are caught.

A place into which a tailor throws his shreds.

A dungeon or prison.