Bible Dictionary

Tartarus

The Greek word translated as hell in 2 Peter 2:4.

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368

Entry Position

331 of 368

Letter

T

Meaning

The Greek word translated as hell in 2 Peter 2:4.

Key Scriptures

  • 2 Peter 2:4
  • Jude 6

Original Language

Greek

ταρταρόω

tartaroō

to cast into Tartarus

Meaning

Tartarus is the Greek word translated as hell in 2 Peter 2:4.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Tartarus is the Greek word underlying the verb translated “cast them down to hell” in 2 Peter 2:4.

The word occurs only once in the New Testament.

Key References

  • 2 Peter 2:4
  • Jude 6
  • Hell
  • Judgment
  • Angels
  • Darkness
  • Hades

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Scriptures

  • 2 Peter 2:4
  • Jude 6

Related Terms

hell judgment angels darkness

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