The meaning of “ἐρημόω”
Understanding erēmóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(bring to, make) desolate(-ion), come to nought. - to lay waste (literally or figuratively)
ἐρημόω
(bring to, make) desolate(-ion), come to nought. - to lay waste (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:25 | “And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:” Word: ἐρημόω (erēmóō) | |
| Luke 11:17 | “But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.” Word: ἐρημόω (erēmóō) | |
| Revelation 17:16 | “And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.” Word: ἐρημόω (erēmóō) | |
| Revelation 18:17 | “For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,” Word: ἐρημόω (erēmóō) | |
| Revelation 18:19 | “And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.” Word: ἐρημόω (erēmóō) |