Gehenna

Gehenna is a term rooted in ancient Jewish tradition, originally referring to a valley outside Jerusalem where, historically, children were sacrificed or where garbage was burned. Over time, it evolved symbolically to represent a place of final judgment or punishment for the wicked in certain religious beliefs. In many interpretations, it functions as a metaphor for righteous separation from evil, often likened to concepts of hell or eternal separation from God. While its imagery varies across traditions, it generally signifies a state or place associated with divine justice, purification, or consequences for moral actions.