The term "deathly" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, it is often used to describe situations, conditions, or atmospheres that are closely associated with death or the fear of death. In Scripture, death is a significant theme, representing both a physical end and a spiritual condition. The Bible provides numerous insights into the nature of death and its implications for humanity.

Physical Death

Physical death is the cessation of life, a reality that entered the world through sin. Romans 5:12 states, "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned." This passage highlights the connection between sin and death, indicating that death is a consequence of the fall of man.

The Bible often describes death in terms that evoke a sense of dread or fear. In Psalm 23:4 , David writes, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." Here, the "valley of the shadow of death" conveys a deathly atmosphere, yet it is met with the assurance of God's presence and protection.

Spiritual Death

Beyond physical death, the Bible speaks of spiritual death, which is separation from God due to sin. Ephesians 2:1 explains, "As for you, you were dead in your trespasses and sins." This spiritual death is characterized by a life devoid of the righteousness and fellowship with God that He intended for humanity.

The deathly state of spiritual separation is overcome through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Romans 6:23 declares, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This verse contrasts the deathly consequence of sin with the life-giving gift offered through faith in Christ.

Fear of Death

The fear of death is a common human experience, yet the Bible offers hope and assurance to those who trust in God. Hebrews 2:14-15 states, "Therefore, since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death." Through His own death and resurrection, Jesus Christ has conquered the power of death, liberating believers from its fear.

Eternal Life

For Christians, the deathly nature of physical and spiritual death is ultimately overcome by the promise of eternal life. John 11:25-26 records Jesus' words, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?" This assurance of eternal life transforms the believer's perspective on death, shifting it from a deathly end to a transition into everlasting life with God.

In summary, while the Bible does not use the term "deathly," it addresses the realities and fears associated with death, offering hope through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life.1. (a.) Deadly; fatal; mortal; destructive.

2. (adv.) Deadly; as, deathly pale or sick.

4889. mashchith -- ruin, destruction
... Word Origin from shachath Definition ruin, destruction NASB Word Usage deathly
pallor (1), destroy (2), destruction (3), trap (1), utterly (1). ...
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Synopsis. --Arbitrary Criticism of the Biblical Narratives of the ...
... For the minimum, one can say that a deathly trance, already made virtual death by
immediate interment, would amply justify Jesus in using the word "dead" in ...
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The Great Council
... A wild shock of hair overshadows his face, which is of a deathly pallor;
his eyes are usually downcast, owing to a weakness of sight. ...
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Weighed in the Balances
... on the wall, right over the golden candlestick. Every face turned deathly
pale. "The king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts ...
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In the Sod Cellar
... Very soon, however, a deathly sickness began to steal over him. His head and stomach
hurt, and he could scarcely help falling down on the floor of the cellar. ...
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Jesus' Friendships after He Arose.
... taketh not back his gift; They may pass beyond our vision, but our soul shall find
them out When the waiting is all accomplished, and the deathly shadows lift ...
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Arria and Her Mother Sat with the Emperor. ...
... pulses. The young officer was now staring through deathly pallor. "My friends,
it is not strange," said the great Augustus, mildly. ...
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How it was with Him on the Cross According to the Exterior Man.
... of all graces, in which the heavenly spirits regale and feed their eyes, would that
I had before me Thy delicious countenance in its deathly aspect until I had ...
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Daniel's Sickness and Happy Death.
... The villagers crowded round the door, and watched us with almost deathly silence.
I tried to draw the old man into conversation, but his mind wandered. ...
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Light for them that Sit in Darkness;
... consoling. Those who are under that awful curse are sunk in a deathly state
of insensibility, while they sit in the seat of the scorner. ...
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"A Part of his Passion"
... And when I said it seemed to me as if He had been seven night dead, it meaneth that
the sweet body was so discoloured, so dry, so shrunken, so deathly, and so ...
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Deathly (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Deadly; fatal; mortal; destructive. 2. (adv.) Deadly; as, deathly pale
or sick. Multi-Version Concordance Deathly (3 Occurrences). ...
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Deaths (10 Occurrences)

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Death-giving (3 Occurrences)
Death-giving. Death-bringing, Death-giving. Deathly . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(BBE). Death-bringing, Death-giving. Deathly . Reference Bible.
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Mortal (35 Occurrences)
... 3. (a.) Fatally vulnerable; vital. 4. (a.) of or pertaining to the time of
death. 5. (a.) Affecting as if with power to kill; deathly. ...
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