Is hell the opposite of heaven?
“Ever since he lost his wife, he has been in a constant state of misery.”…What is the opposite of heaven?
| hell | perdition |
|---|---|
| purgatory | anti-utopia |
| Abaddon | Acheron |
| Gehenna | Tartarus |
| eternal damnation | everlasting fire |
What is the opposite of paradise?
paradise. Antonyms: purgatory, hell, misery, torture.
What is the difference between heaven and Paradise?
Paradise is a place of bliss and happiness. But it would seem to be an intermediate place, as opposed to the final establishment of a new heaven and a new earth which we have referred to elsewhere (see 2 Peter 3:10-13 ). In certain instances heaven refers to the place where God rules.
What is the meaning of Paradise?
Paradise is a place of bliss and happiness. But it would seem to be an intermediate place, as opposed to the final establishment of a new heaven and a new earth which we have referred to elsewhere (see 2 Peter 3:10-13, Revelation 21:1-7). In certain instances heaven refers to the place where God rules.
What are the different terms used in the Bible for Heaven and Hell?
The different terms used in the Bible for heaven and hell—sheol, hades, gehenna, the lake of fire, paradise, and Abraham’s bosom —are the subject of much debate and can be confusing. The word paradise is used as a synonym for heaven ( 2 Corinthians 12:3–4; Revelation 2:7 ).
What does the Bible say about Paradise?
Therefore, Jesus used paradise as a synonym for heaven, and the word has come to be associated with any place of ideal loveliness and delight. Abraham’s bosom is referred to only once in the Bible—in the story of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31). It was used in the Talmud as a synonym for heaven.