Bible Dictionary

Death

The end of physical life; the state of being dead.

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Total Entries

368

Entry Position

91 of 368

Letter

D

Meaning

The end of physical life; the state of being dead.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:17
  • Genesis 3:19
  • Ecclesiastes 12:7
  • Romans 5:12
  • Romans 6:23
  • 1 Corinthians 15:21-22
  • Hebrews 9:27
  • Revelation 20:14

Original Language

Hebrew

מָוֶת

maveth

death

Greek

θάνατος

thanatos

death

Meaning

Death is the end of physical life or the state of being dead.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, death refers to physical death, spiritual death, and the second death described in Revelation.


Key References

  • Genesis 2:17
  • Genesis 3:19
  • Ecclesiastes 12:7
  • Romans 5:12
  • Romans 6:23
  • 1 Corinthians 15:21-22
  • Hebrews 9:27
  • Revelation 20:14

  • Life
  • Resurrection
  • Grave
  • Judgment
  • Second Death

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:17
  • Genesis 3:19
  • Ecclesiastes 12:7
  • Romans 5:12
  • Romans 6:23
  • 1 Corinthians 15:21-22
  • Hebrews 9:27
  • Revelation 20:14

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