Lexicon abaddon: Destruction, Abaddon Original Word: אֲבַדּוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destruction Intensive from 'abad; abstract, a perishing; concrete, Hades -- destruction. see HEBREW 'abad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abad Definition (place of) destruction or ruin, Abaddon NASB Translation Abaddon (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲבַדּוֺן noun feminine? Proverbs 27:20 abstract nearly = proper name (place of) Destruction, Ruin, 'Abaddon (compare Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָבַד (avad), meaning "to perish" or "to destroy."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of Abaddon is found in Strong's Greek Number G3, Ἀβαδδών (Abaddon), which appears in the New Testament in Revelation 9:11. Here, Abaddon is described as the angel of the bottomless pit, also known as Apollyon, which means "destroyer." This connection between the Hebrew and Greek terms underscores the continuity of the concept of destruction and judgment across the biblical canon. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, Abaddon is used to describe a place of utter ruin or destruction, often synonymous with Sheol, the abode of the dead. It is a term that conveys the finality and totality of destruction. Context: Abaddon appears in the Hebrew Scriptures as a poetic term for the realm of the dead, often used interchangeably with Sheol. It is depicted as a place of darkness and decay, where the dead reside, and is frequently associated with the concept of divine judgment and the ultimate fate of the wicked. In the wisdom literature, such as the Book of Job and the Psalms, Abaddon is portrayed as a mysterious and foreboding place, beyond human understanding, yet fully known to God. For instance, Job 26:6 states, "Sheol is naked before Him, and Abaddon has no covering." This highlights the omniscience of God over the hidden realms of death and destruction. In Proverbs 15:11, it is written, "Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!" This further emphasizes God's sovereignty over both the physical and spiritual realms. The term Abaddon is also found in apocalyptic literature, where it takes on a more personified form, as seen in Revelation 9:11, where Abaddon is the angel of the abyss, underscoring the theme of divine retribution and the ultimate defeat of evil. Forms and Transliterations אֲבַדּ֣וֹן אבדון בָּאֲבַדּֽוֹן׃ באבדון׃ וַ֭אֲבַדּוֹן ואבדון לָֽאֲבַדּֽוֹן׃ לאבדון׃ ’ă·ḇad·dō·wn ’ăḇaddōwn avadDon bā’ăḇaddōwn bā·’ă·ḇad·dō·wn baavadDon lā’ăḇaddōwn lā·’ă·ḇad·dō·wn LaavadDon Vaavaddon wa’ăḇaddōwn wa·’ă·ḇad·dō·wnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 26:6 HEB: וְאֵ֥ין כְּ֝ס֗וּת לָֽאֲבַדּֽוֹן׃ NAS: before Him, And Abaddon has no KJV: [is] naked before him, and destruction hath no covering. INT: has covering and Abaddon Job 28:22 Job 31:12 Psalm 88:11 Proverbs 15:11 5 Occurrences |
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