Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ἀπολλύων”
Understanding Apollýōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
active participle of ἀπόλλυμι Apollyon. - a destroyer (i.e. Satan)
G623
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ἀπολλύων
Phoneticap-ol-loo'-ohn
TransliterationApollýōn
Grammar Code
N:N--T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
active participle of ἀπόλλυμι Apollyon. - a destroyer (i.e. Satan)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 9:11 | “And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.” Word: Ἀπολλύων (Apollýōn) |