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limbos

/ˈlɪmboʊz/

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noun

Vorhölle

(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).

Examples :

"Some theologians believe that before Jesus's sacrifice, the souls of righteous people existed in limbos, awaiting entry into heaven. "

Manche Theologen glauben, dass die Seelen der Gerechten vor dem Opfer Jesu in der Vorhölle existierten und auf den Einlass in den Himmel warteten.

theology religion soul philosophy doctrine being

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noun

Zwischenbereich, Schwebezustand, Wartestellung

(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

Examples :

"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

Meine Bewerbung steckt seit zwei Wochen in einem bürokratischen Zwischenbereich fest.

condition state situation place