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    Sheol

    A Hebrew word corresponding to the Greek word “Hades.” It is translated “Grave” (capitalized), to distinguish it as the common grave of mankind rather than an individual grave.​—Ge 37:35, ftn.; Ps 16:10, ftn.; Ac 2:31.