Lexicon Abaddón: Abaddon Original Word: Ἀβαδδών Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abaddon. Of Hebrew origin ('abaddown); a destroying angel -- Abaddon. see HEBREW 'abaddown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin abaddon Definition Abaddon, the angel of the abyss NASB Translation Abaddon (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3: ἈβαδδώνἈβαδδών, indeclinable, אֲבַדּון, 1. ruin, destruction (from אָבַד to perish), Job 31:12. 2. the place of destruction equivalent to Orcus, joined with שְׁאול, Job 26:6; Proverbs 15:11. 3. as a proper name it is given to the angel-prince of the infernal regions, the minister of death and author of havoc on earth, and is rendered in Greek by Ἀπολλύων Destroyer, Revelation 11:11. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 11: אֲבַדּוֹן (Abaddon) • Often translated as "destruction" or "place of destruction," it is used in the context of Sheol or the grave, emphasizing the finality and ruin associated with death and judgment. Usage: The term Ἀβαδδών appears in the New Testament in the Book of Revelation, specifically in Revelation 9:11. It is used to describe the angel of the bottomless pit, who is the king over the locusts released during the fifth trumpet judgment. Context: Abaddon is a term that appears in both the Old and New Testaments, with its roots in Hebrew scripture. In the Old Testament, it is often associated with Sheol, the realm of the dead, and is used to describe a place of destruction or perdition (e.g., Job 26:6, Proverbs 15:11). In the New Testament, specifically in Revelation 9:11, Abaddon is personified as the angel of the abyss. The passage describes a scene during the apocalyptic visions of John, where locusts with the power to torment are released upon the earth. The leader of these locusts is named Abaddon in Hebrew, and Apollyon in Greek, both names meaning "Destroyer." This depiction aligns with the theme of divine judgment and the ultimate triumph of God's justice over evil. The imagery of Abaddon as a destructive force underscores the severity of the judgments described in Revelation and serves as a reminder of the spiritual realities behind the physical world. |
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