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GK, There is no burning "hell" at this time and the "holding area" is the same as it has been since the first person died---the grave/pit/etc.
The parable of "Abraham's Bosom/paradise" isn't factual/a true "place".
However, the Scriptures do indicate that the redeemed will have much in which to be joyously active.
GK, In the OT---the Hebrew word "she'owl" is translated into English 65 times. 31 times of those it is translated as "hell"; 31 times it is translated "grave" and 3 times as "pit".
See how it is translated in your Bible.with these references: Deut.32:32; 2Sam.22:6 Job 11:8; 26:6; Ps. 9:17.
None refer to death being equated to "Abraham's bosom".
If you are looking for a "concept" of a literal burning place for the destruction of the wicked" it isn't the grave or where the dead are presently.
There is coming a time when the wicked/ unrepentant disobedient sinners will be destroyed, but that will not be for awhile longer/as long as time lasts. Then this earth and heaven will be destroyed by fire and GOD will make heaven and earth new.
Abraham will be resurrected along with the "Redeemed" and his "bosom" wasn't ever stated to be the literal paradise---that was a parable.
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It appears that we agree on many things; except, Abraham's Bosom. Jesus Himself told about a place called “Abraham's Side”. Luke 16:22 - And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried.
The old Jews believed the righteous who die for their faith are received by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in paradise.
I agree about the word “Sheol”. And how the KJV slaughters the same word all those times.
GK, The parable of the Rich man and Lazarus is Luke 16:19-31. Now look back at verses 1-13 where the subject is another "certain rich man". Both parables are about the use of money( what one has been intrusted with).
The steward wasted the Master's goods, but was commended for utilizing his wrong doing to make it easy for himself in a world of unrighteousness.
A wise steward's reward is in the obedience to his stewardship---much more is gained by being trust-worthy.
The Pharisees interrupted the comparison of the two principles by their covetousness---at this point look at Prov.3:9, "Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:"
The Children of Israel had been intrusted with giving GOD'S Message to the world. Their history was in not applying it to themselves and thwarting others from entering.
Now look at Matt.8:10-12, and what Jesus said about Abraham and the kingdom of heaven. "When Jesus heard
it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
And I say unto you,
That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
It is the "Rich man" that isn't wisely using his "wealth" in the parable under question. Notice what Lazarus is asking, vss.27-31,"
Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:
For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead."
Do you see that this parable is concerning the use of the knowledge/instructions which has been give and while one is still alive. The Salvational material has already been presented in the Scriptures and Jesus Christ's resurrection will not change anyone's mind who doesn't believe the Writings of Moses and the Sacrificial system--- pointing the Jesus---promised from before the foundation of the world.