The meaning of “ʼăbaddôwn” (H11) — אֲבַדּוֹן
Understanding ʼăbaddôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
destruction. - abstract, a perishing - concrete, Hades 1) place of destruction, destruction, ruin, Abaddon
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אֲבַדּוֹן
destruction. - abstract, a perishing - concrete, Hades 1) place of destruction, destruction, ruin, Abaddon
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 26:6 | “Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.” Word: אֲבַדּוֹן (ʼăbaddôwn) | |
| Job 28:22 | “Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.” Word: אֲבַדּוֹן (ʼăbaddôwn) | |
| Job 31:12 | “For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine increase.” Word: אֲבַדּוֹן (ʼăbaddôwn) | |
| Psalms 88:11 | “Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction?” Word: אֲבַדּוֹן (ʼăbaddôwn) | |
| Proverbs 15:11 | “Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?” Word: אֲבַדּוֹן (ʼăbaddôwn) |
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