Reference

Job 38:17

Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?
15

And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.

16

Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?

17

Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?

18

Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.

19

Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,

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Sheol / The Grave
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Sheol / The Grave

While "gates of death" and "doors of the shadow of death" clearly refer to death, the verse does not explicitly mention Sheol, the grave, the pit, or the dust as a destination or state, but rather uses metaphorical language for the realm of death.