infernal region

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • (Religion) The world of the dead; the abode of the dead in various religious traditions. It is a place where souls are believed to go after death.
    • (Christianity) The abode of Satan and the forces of evil; a place of eternal punishment for sinners. It is often depicted as a place of fire and torment.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Ancient myths often describe heroes journeying to the infernal region to retrieve a lost soul.
    • The preacher warned that unrepentant sinners would be condemned to the infernal region.
    • "No one goes to Hades with all his immense wealth," illustrating the futility of worldly riches in the infernal region.
Advanced Usage
  • Literary and Theological Context: The term is used in theological discourse, epic poetry, and literature to evoke a place of divine punishment or the afterlife.
    • In Milton's "Paradise Lost," the infernal region is vividly described as a dungeon of fiery despair.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hell (n): The most common synonym, especially in Christian contexts.
  • Hades (n): The ancient Greek name for the underworld or abode of the dead.
  • Perdition (n): (Often in Christian theology) A state of eternal punishment and damnation; hell.
    • "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell."
  • The Pit (n): A term for hell, emphasizing its depth and darkness.
    • A demon from the depths of the pit.
  • Netherworld (n): The underworld; the world of the dead.
Synonyms
  • Underworld
  • Abyss
  • Gehenna (a term for hell derived from a valley near Jerusalem)
  • Inferno (a large fire, or a term for hell emphasizing fire)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Hell is paved with good intentions.": A proverb meaning that well-meant plans or promises often come to nothing or lead to bad outcomes.
    • As Dr. Johnson observed, "Hell is paved with good intentions."
Noun
  1. (religion) the world of the dead
    • No one goes to Hades with all his immense wealth-Theognis
  2. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
    • Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell- John Milton
    • a demon from the depths of the pit
    • Hell is paved with good intentions-Dr. Johnson

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