Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Luke 8:31The Abyss as a place of despair Revelation 9:2Revelation 9:11; 17:8 The Abyss as the home of demons Revelation 9:1; 20:1,3The Abyss as a prison See also 4230 desert9020 death 9511 hell, place of punishment |
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