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NASB | Revelation 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead which were in them; and they were judged, every one of them according to their deeds. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, and death and Hades (the realm of the dead) surrendered the dead who were in them; and they were judged and sentenced, every one according to their deeds. |
Bible Question:
Hi All, Is the sea is refering to those who are dead and are on earth (being the gulf between heaven and hell)? Is death a place or a state of being? From this passage it suggests it is a place. Therefore why is it different to Hades? In other words, what is the difference between death and hades? Please back with scripture I appreciate your input, God Bless You |
Bible Answer: Appleseed, I think the sea means the ocean or any body of water. I just thought of those who died in the flood when Noah plus 7 were saved. There is a gulf in Luke 16:26, but that is a separation place between heaven and hell ... no man may cross. Death is a state of being (Matt 27:20, et. al.). Also, "I looked, and behold, an ashen horse; and he who sat on it had the name Death" (Rev 6:8). Now, this is what Nolan posted (hope you don't mind Nolan) Well, Ryrie's Study Bible has something good to say here... "6:8 ashen is a sickly, yellowish-green. Probably representing the inevitable result of disease that accompanies war and famine. Death claims the bodies and Hades the souls and spirits of one-fourth of the world’s population in this single judgment (cf. 9:18)." If Death claims the bodies of men, then it is only logical that Death must precede Hades, which is hell personified, a place for souls. Here is a little more on the relationship between Death and Hades from the Nelson NKJV Study Bible.. "Hades (Gk. 'hades') (6:8; 20:13, 14; Luke 16:23; Acts 2:27, 31) G86: The Greek term means “the place of the unseen.” It designates the invisible world of the dead, as does the Hebrew word 'sheol'. All people who die go to Hades because all pass from the visible world to the invisible. The association between Death and Hades is therefore a natural one. Unfortunately, this word has often been associated with hell, a place of eternal punishment. But there is a different Greek word for hell; it is 'gehenna' (see Mark 9:43–45). We cannot avoid Hades, but we can avoid hell, by believing in Jesus and receiving eternal life." I, however, do not entirely agree with Nelson's interpretation here, since I believe that believers go to a place called "Abraham's bosom" (based on Luke 16:19-31), which is entirely a different place than Hades, which is where those who have no hope in Christ go. "6:8 The appearance and description of the pale fourth horse is that of death. The pale, cold horseman relentlessly pursues his prey with renewed zeal. Hades, or the realm of the dead, follows after him (cf. Matt 11:23, note)." (Believer's Study Bible) Hades travels after Death, which will eventually claim the bodies of the human race, and those who are not saved will go to Hades, which follows (or travels) after Death. Death is the last single great "test" for the Christian in their walk in trusting Jesus Christ! Death does not always mean that a person will go to Hades, which explains why Death and Hades are not always mentioned together. --Nolan Hope this helps, Steve |
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