9520 Abyss, the

Derived from a Greek word meaning “something which is bottomless” and often used to refer to a place of despair in which demons are imprisoned.

The Abyss as a place of despair

Lk 8:31; Rev 9:2

The Abyss as the home of demons

Rev 9:11; Rev 17:8

The Abyss as a prison

Rev 9:1; Rev 20:1,3

See also