Meaning of the word gehenna in English
What does gehenna mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gehenna
US /ɡəˈhɛnə/
UK /ɡəˈhɛnə/
Noun
(in the New Testament) a place where sinners are punished after death; hell
Example:
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The preacher warned of eternal damnation in Gehenna for the unrepentant.
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Figuratively, the term Gehenna can refer to any place of intense suffering or torment.