Where does “Gehenna” come from?
Gehenna comes from Latin gehenna, from Ancient Greek γέεννα, from Hebrew גֵּיהִנּוֹם, literally "valley of the son of Hinnom" (גֵּיא בֶן הִנֹּם), originally a geographical location that later became associated with punishment.
Gehenna (English): In rabbinical literature and Christian and Islamic scripture, the place where the souls of the wicked go after death, where they suffer eternal damnation or annihilation
Definitions
- In rabbinical literature and Christian and Islamic scripture, the place where the souls of the wicked go after death, where they suffer eternal damnation or annihilation
Ancestry of “Gehenna”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | gehenna | the Hinnom Valley; Gehenna, hell |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γέεννα | Gehenna |
| 3 | Hebrew | גֵּיהִנּוֹם | hell, literally valley of Hinnom |
| 4 | Hebrew | גַּיא בֶּן הִנֹּם | Valley of Hinnom's Son; Valley of Hinnom's son;... |