Strong's Lexicon abaddoh: Destruction, Abaddon Original Word: אֲבַדֹּה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָבַד (avad), meaning "to perish" or "to destroy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Ἀπολλύων (Apollyon) - Strong's Greek 623: The Greek equivalent of Abaddon, meaning "destroyer," used in Revelation 9:11 to describe the angel of the abyss. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "Abaddon" is often used to denote a place of destruction or the realm of the dead, akin to Sheol. It is sometimes personified as a destructive force or entity. The term conveys a sense of utter ruin and desolation, often associated with divine judgment or the fate of the wicked. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew thought, Abaddon was understood as a part of the underworld, a place of finality and oblivion. It is frequently mentioned in wisdom literature, reflecting the existential concerns of life, death, and the afterlife. The concept of Abaddon aligns with the broader Ancient Near Eastern views of the afterlife, where the dead reside in a shadowy existence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as abaddon, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲבַדֹּה, אֲבַדּוֺ compare אבדון below Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destruction The same as 'abedah, miswritten for 'abaddown; a perishing -- destruction. see HEBREW 'abedah see HEBREW 'abaddown Forms and Transliterations וַ֭אֲבַדֹּו ואבדו Vaavaddov wa’ăḇaddōw wa·’ă·ḇad·dōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 27:20 HEB: [וַאֲבַדֹּה כ] (וַ֭אֲבַדֹּו ק) לֹ֣א INT: Sheol destruction are never satisfied 1 Occurrence |
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