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hellfire

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/ˈhɛlfaɪər/ · hell-fire

The fire of hell, often used in a religious context to signify eternal punishment.

Meanings

nounformal

The fire of hell, often used in a religious context to signify eternal punishment.

دوزخ کی آگ، جو اکثر مذہبی تناظر میں دائمی سزا کا اشارہ دیتی ہے۔

دوزخ کی آگ

dozakh ki aag

Synonyms

eternal flamedivine retributionconflagrationدائمی شعلہالہی سزاآگ کا طوفان

Antonyms

paradiseheavenblissجنتآرامخوشی

Common Collocations

  • eternal hellfire
  • suffering in hellfire
  • warnings of hellfire

Example Sentences

The concept of hellfire is frightening to many believers.

دوزخ کی آگ کا تصور بہت سے ایمان والوں کے لئے خوفناک ہے۔

Dozakh ki aag ka tasavvur bohat se imaan walon ke liye khaufnaak hai.

Religious texts often depict hellfire as a punishment for the wicked.

مذہبی متون اکثر دوزخ کی آگ کو بدوں کے لئے سزا کے طور پر پیش کرتے ہیں۔

Mazahabi matoon aksar dozakh ki aag ko buron ke liye saza ke taur par pesh karte hain.

Prayers for salvation from hellfire are common in many faiths.

دوزخ کی آگ سے نجات کے لئے دعائیں بہت سی مذاہب میں عام ہیں۔

Dozakh ki aag se nijaat ke liye duaen bohat si mazhab mein aam hain.

Easily Confused With

wildfire:Wildfire refers to uncontrolled fires in nature, while hellfire is a metaphorical concept in religion.

Word Family

hellish
adjectiveدوزخی
hell
nounدوزخ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of hellfire as the ultimate punishment for wrongdoers.

Imagine a depiction of hell with flames and darkness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دل پہ لگی ہیں دوزخ کی آگ کی خراشیں، خوشی کے لمحے بھی ہیں رنج میں گراں۔

Dil pe lagi hain dozakh ki aag ki kharashain, Khushi ke lamhe bhi hain ranj mein giraan.

The scars of hellfire are upon my heart, Even moments of joy are heavy with sorrow.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہنم میں جلنے کے مصیبت نہ ہو

Jahannam mein jalne ke museebat na ho

May you never face the agony of burning in hell.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "hellefir" — fire of hell

First known use: 14th century

The term 'hellfire' has its roots in Middle English, derived from Old English 'hella' indicating a place of torment and 'fyr' meaning fire. It has historically been used in religious texts to denote the concept of divine punishment.