Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֲבַדּוֹן”
Understanding ʼăbaddôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
intensive from אָבַד destruction. - abstract, a perishing - concrete, Hades 1) place of destruction, destruction, ruin, ...
H11
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֲבַדּוֹן
Phoneticab-ad-done'
Transliterationʼăbaddôwn
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
intensive from אָבַד destruction. - abstract, a perishing - concrete, Hades 1) place of destruction, destruction, ruin, Abaddon
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 28:22 | “Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.” Word: אֲבַדּוֹן (ʼăbaddôwn) | |
| Psalms 88:11 | “Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction?” Word: אֲבַדּוֹן (ʼăbaddôwn) | |
| Proverbs 27:20 | “Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.” Word: אֲבַדּוֹן (ʼăbaddôwn) |
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