We studied Sheol/Hades and Gehenna earlier. The other word translated as hell – tartaroo – occurs only once in the Bible. What’s its meaning?
“God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast [them] down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment.” (2 Peter 2:4)
– Here, the entire phrase ‘cast down to hell’ is translated from the one Greek word tartaroo.
It implies that some angels fell from dignity into dishonor and so God degraded them.
Some misuse this verse to support a netherworld where fallen angels and sinners are held forever, but:
- There are no humans here. Only angels.
- They are bound by chains of darkness. It’s dark! So no burning fires.
- The chains symbolize a restriction imposed on the fallen angels. These angels had taken human form during Noah’s times and deceived women. So God has restricted them from becoming visible.
- The condition is clearly temporary (reserved unto judgment), not eternal.
In the end, they are to be set free to choose God or Satan.
They will actually be tried and judged by the glorified Church (1Corinthians 6:3).
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The very best place you can go for the truth is the scriptures. I would suggest the ones from the Institute for Scripture Research because they returned the names to the original and have returned to the original many changes that the churches have made. Read through the scriptures and let the One who loves you most teach you. If you decide to listen to others, ALWAYS put their words up against the WORD. You may be astounded by the teachings that are not true and are leading people astray. You alone are responsible for your soul so approach your salvation "with fear and trembling". Blessings as you travel your road.
Very good and truthful biblical information.
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Thank you for this breakdown of information. I have vines expository and found the word tartaroo and never heard it before. So thank you again.
Nowhere does the Bible say these angels will be set free and be able to choose God or Satan.