“Gehenna” refers to a term with historical and religious significance, originally derived from a valley outside ancient Jerusalem where child sacrifices were said to have taken place. In a broader religious context, especially in Christianity, it is often associated with hell or a place of punishment after death, symbolizing a final destination for the wicked. The term is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a place of torment or suffering. In Jewish tradition, Gehenna is viewed as a temporary place of purification for souls.
