Why do Christians believe in a place of torment called Hell?

Proverbs 2:5
Easy-to-Read Version
If you do this, you will understand what it means to respect the Lord, and you will come to know God.

You're a Hebrew expert?
I must have missed that. Try again.
I'll take the literal Bible quotes over any dictionary.

Proverbs 1:7
Easy-to-Read Version
Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn.

Proverbs 1:7
Contemporary English Version
7 Respect and obey the Lord!
This is the beginning
of knowledge.
Only a fool rejects wisdom
and good advice.

Proverbs 1:7
Good News Translation
To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.

You need a sense of humor friend.

Proverbs 2:5 (NKJV)
5 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD,
Proverbs 2:5 (CJB)
5 then you will understand the fear of Adonai
Proverbs 2:5 (ASV)
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah,
Proverbs 2:5 (CSBBible)
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
Proverbs 2:5 (CEB)
5 Then you will understand the fear of the LORD,
Proverbs 2:5 (Darby)
5 then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah,
Proverbs 2:5 (DRV)
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord,
Proverbs 2:5 (ESV)
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD
Proverbs 2:5 (NIV)
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD .
Proverbs 2:5 (NRSV)
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD
Proverbs 2:5 (RSV)
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD
Proverbs 2:5 (TEV)
5 If you do, you will know what it means to fear the LORD and yo
Proverbs 2:5 (Webster's Bible)
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD,
Proverbs 2:5 (GW)
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD
Proverbs 2:5 (KJV)
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD,
Proverbs 2:5 (NET1)
5 then you will understand[18] how to fear the LORD,[19]
Proverbs 2:5 (NASB77)
5 Then you will discern the fear of the LORD,
Proverbs 2:5 (NASB)
5 Then you will discern the fear of the LORD
Proverbs 2:5 (NIV2011)
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD
Proverbs 2:5 (BBE)
5 Then the fear of the Lord
Proverbs 2:5 (GenevaBible)
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord,
Proverbs 2:5 (HCSB)
5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD and
Proverbs 2:5 (NJB)
5 then you will understand what the fear of Yahweh is,
Proverbs 2:5 (NLT2)
5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD,
Proverbs 2:5 (MSG)
5 Believe me, before you know it Fear-of-GOD will be yours;
Proverbs 2:5 (YLT)
5 Then understandest thou fear of Jehovah,

I Go to a SDA Church, why does that matter? Hope your not a conspiracy nut ?https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...-39&sk=&cvid=6F62B4743E4A4A7CA5974F224A8630AF


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A lot of people think eternal Hell fire is funny. I don't.

The man on the street would not experience luke 16 in this life.

noun
a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.
a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like.

OTHER WORDS FOR PARABLE
1allegory, homily, apologue.

24. THE PARABLE OF THE RICH MAN AND THE BEGGAR LAZARUS

Luke 16:19-31 [unique to Luke]
http://ww3.haverford.edu/religion/courses/301F09/List of Parables.htm

Do you also believe Michael is God?

There's no proof whatsoever that it's a parable just because it doesn't fit your SDA doctrine.

Well seeing how this topic is not right for this page. I digress.

The I am sayings are:

Below is a list of Jesus’ seven “I Am” statements in the book of John.

1. “I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35, 41, 48, 51) As bread sustains physical life, so Christ offers and sustains spiritual life.
2. “I am the light of the world.” (John 8:12) To a world lost in darkness, Christ offers Himself as a guide.
3. “I am the door of the sheep.” (John 10:7,9) Jesus protects His followers as shepherds protect their flocks from predators.
4. “I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:25) Death is not the final word for those in Christ.
5. “I am the good shepherd.” (John 10:11, 14) Jesus is committed to caring and watching over those who are His.
6. “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6) Jesus is the source of all truth and knowledge about God.
7. “I am the true vine.” (John 15:1, 5) By attached ourselves to Christ, we enable His life to flow in and through us. Then we cannot help but bear fruit that will honor the Father.

Like when you don't want to answer if you believe Michael is God maybe?

John 8:58

Good News Translation



58 “I am telling you the truth,” Jesus replied. “Before Abraham was born, ‘I Am’.”

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TheLearner: "Well seeing how this topic is not right for this page. I digress."

You seem to think the Bible is a comedy.

Thank you, it really has to do with understanding that eternal punishment and the torture by Nero as a historical allusion.