A word from the Tanach meaning ground or earth. In some instances it was translated as “Hell,” probably for political reasons. There is no Hell in the Kabalah because reincarnation is a part of the tradition.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...