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The meaning of אֲבַדּוֹן

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Definition

intensive from אָבַד destruction. - abstract, a perishing - concrete, Hades 1) place of destruction, destruction, ruin, ...

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Job
Book Distribution

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