9520 Abyss, the
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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

Luke 8:31; Revelation 9:2

The Abyss as the home of demons

Revelation 9:11; Revelation 17:8

The Abyss as a prison

Revelation 9:1; Revelation 20:1,3

See also

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



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