Sheol, underworld, grave, hell, pit

1a) the underworld

1b) Sheol-the OT designation for the abode of the dead

1b1) place of no return

1b2) without praise of God

1b3) wicked sent there for punishment

1b4) righteous not abandoned to it

1b5) of the place of exile (fig)

1b6) of extreme degradation in sin

Root √שׁאל: שָׁאַל vb ask inquire Qal ask ask for , ask borrow specif.as a fovour, for temporary use, i.e. seek desire in weakened sense. (late) inquire of inquire of consult . deity, oracle, etc. seek desire in weakened sense. (late) Niph ask for oneself . Pi inquire carefully beg practise beggary . Hiph let ask give lend on request grant make over to . (prop.one[successfully]. or. then),(as a favour, with or without request) 170.

שְׁאוֹל שְׁאֹל n.f Shᵉ’ōl underworld place of inquiry . (√ dub.; i.e.)