◄ 717. Harmagedón ►
Strong's Lexicon Harmagedón: Armageddon Original Word: Ἁρμαγεδών Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Harmagedón Pronunciation: har-mag-ed-OWN Phonetic Spelling: (ar-mag-ed-dohn') Definition: Armageddon. Meaning: Harmagedon, or Armageddon, refers to the prophesied location of a future battle between the forces of good and evil, often interpreted as the site of the final battle at the end of the world. Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew, likely a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase "Har Megiddo," meaning "Mount of Megiddo." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term Ἁρμαγεδών is closely related to the Hebrew term מְגִדּוֹ (Megiddo), which is Strong's Hebrew entry 4023. The term "Har" (הַר) in Hebrew means "mountain" or "hill," which is not directly listed in Strong's but is a common Hebrew word. Together, they form the phrase "Har Megiddo," referring to the "Mount of Megiddo." Usage: The term Ἁρμαγεδών is used in the New Testament in the context of eschatological prophecy, specifically in the Book of Revelation. Context: • Context in Scripture: The term Ἁρμαγεδών appears in Revelation 16:16, where it is described as the gathering place for the kings of the earth under demonic influence, in preparation for the battle on the great day of God Almighty. The passage reads: "And they assembled the kings in the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon" (Revelation 16:16, BSB). • Historical and Geographical Significance: The name is believed to refer to the ancient city of Megiddo, located in northern Israel. Historically, Megiddo was a strategic military site due to its location along the major trade and military routes. It was the site of numerous battles throughout history, making it a fitting symbol for the ultimate confrontation between divine and evil forces. • Theological Implications: In Christian eschatology, Armageddon represents the climax of the cosmic struggle between God and Satan. It is often associated with the Second Coming of Christ, the final judgment, and the establishment of God's kingdom. The imagery of Armageddon serves as a powerful reminder of the ultimate victory of good over evil and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. • Interpretative Views: Various interpretations exist regarding the nature of Armageddon. Some view it as a literal future battle, while others see it as symbolic of spiritual warfare or a metaphor for the ongoing struggle between righteousness and wickedness in the world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of Hebrew origin har and Megiddon Definition Har-Magedon, a mountain of unc. location NASB Translation Har-Magedon (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 717: Ἁρμαγεδών Ἁρμαγεδών (Griesbach Ἁρμαγεδών; WH ἁρ Μαγεδων, see their Introductory § 408; Tdf. Proleg., p. 106) or (so Rec.) Ἁρμαγεδδών, Har-Magedon or Armageddon, indeclinable proper name of an imaginary place: Revelation 16:16. Many, following Beza and Glassius, suppose that the name is compounded of הַר mountain, and מְגִדּו or מְגִדּון, the Sept. Μαγεδω, Μαγεδδω. Megiddo was a city of the Manassites, situated in the great plain of the tribe of Issachar, and famous for a double slaughter, first of the Canaanites (Judges 5:19), and again of the Israelites (2 Kings 23:29; 2 Chronicles 35:22, cf. Zechariah 12:11); so that in the Apocalypse it would signify the place where the kings opposing Christ were to be destroyed with a slaughter like that which the Canaanites or the Israelites had experienced of old. But since those two overthrows are said to have taken place ἐπί ὕδατι Μαγεδων (Judges, the passage cited) and ἐν τῷ πεδίῳ Μαγεδων (2 Chronicles, the passage cited), it is not easy to perceive what can be the meaning of the mountain of Megiddo, which could be none other than Carmel. Hence, for one, I think the conjecture of L. Capellus (i. e. Louis Cappel (akin to that of Drusius, see the commentaries)) to be far more easy and probable, viz. that Ἁρμαγεδών is for ἁρμαμεγεδων, compounded of חרמא destruction, and מגדון. (Wieseler (Zur Gesch. d. N. T. Schrift, p. 188), Hitzig (in Hilgenf. Einl., p. 440 n.), others, revive the derivation (cf. Hiller, Simonis, others) from מְגִדּו עָר city of Megiddo.) STRONGS NT 717: Μαγεδων [Μαγεδων (Revelation 16:16 WH), see Ἀρμαγεδον.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Armageddon. Of Hebrew origin (har and Mgiddown); Armageddon (or Har-Meggiddon), a symbolic name -- Armageddon. see HEBREW har see HEBREW Mgiddown Forms and Transliterations Αρ Ἃρ Ἁρμαγεδών Μαγεδων Μαγεδών Ar armagedon armagedōn Har Hàr Magedon Magedōn Magedṓn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Revelation 16:16 N-NNS GRK: καλούμενον Ἐβραϊστί Ἃρ Μαγεδών NAS: which in Hebrew is called Har-Magedon. KJV: in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. INT: is called in Hebrew Har Magedon Revelation 16:16 N-NNS GRK: Ἐβραϊστί Ἃρ Μαγεδών INT: in Hebrew Har Magedon Strong's Greek 717 2 Occurrences Ἃρ — 1 Occ. Μαγεδών — 1 Occ.