The meaning of “Βαβυλών”
Understanding Babylṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (בָּבֶל) Babylon. - Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny))
Βαβυλών
of Hebrew origin (בָּבֶל) Babylon. - Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny))
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:12 | “And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;” Word: Βαβυλών (Babylṓn) | |
| Acts 7:43 | “Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.” Word: Βαβυλών (Babylṓn) | |
| 1 Peter 5:13 | “The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.” Word: Βαβυλών (Babylṓn) | |
| Revelation 18:2 | “And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.” Word: Βαβυλών (Babylṓn) |