Did Jesus Go to Hell? Few questions stir as much confusion as this one: Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection? Some creeds say He did, some preachers insist He didn’t, and others avoid the subject altogether. The Bible gives us the clarity we need—but only when we understand the words and contexts that English translations sometimes flatten.

Hell is not a medieval invention. It’s not a metaphor. It’s not “just separation from God.” It is a real, terrifying consequence for unrepentant sin—described clearly, repeatedly, and with increasing specificity from the Old Testament through the words of Jesus Himself.

In a world of fluffy clouds, cartoon devils, and well-worn clichés like “heaven gained another angel,” it’s no wonder confusion about the afterlife is rampant. Pop culture has shaped much of what people believe about heaven and hell, but the Bible tells a far more compelling—and sobering—story. This article offers a deeply biblical, non-denominational explanation of heaven and hell using Greek and Hebrew definitions, Scripture in context, and no theological fluff.