Berean Strong's Lexicon olothreutés: Destroyer Original Word: ὀλοθρευτής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὀλοθρεύω (olothreuō), meaning "to destroy" or "to kill." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a destroyer is מַשְׁחִית (mashchit), which appears in contexts such as Exodus 12:23, where the Lord prevents the destroyer from entering the homes of the Israelites. Usage: The term "olothreutés" refers to a destroyer or one who brings about destruction. In the New Testament, it is used to describe an agent of divine judgment or destruction. The word conveys a sense of ultimate ruin or devastation, often in the context of divine retribution. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a "destroyer" was often associated with divine or supernatural beings who executed judgment or punishment. In Jewish thought, the idea of a destroyer aligns with the angel of death or agents of God's wrath, as seen in the Passover narrative where the destroyer passed over the houses marked with lamb's blood (Exodus 12:23). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom olothreuó Definition a destroyer NASB Translation destroyer (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3644: ὀλοθρευτήςὀλοθρευτής (Rec. ὀλοθρευτής), ὀλοθρευτοῦ, ὁ (ὀλοθρεύω, which see), a destroyer; found only in 1 Corinthians 10:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destroyer. From olothreuo; a ruiner, i.e. (specially), a venomous serpent -- destroyer. see GREEK olothreuo Forms and Transliterations ολοθρευτου ολοθρευτού ὀλοθρευτοῦ olothreutou olothreutoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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