Lexicon olothreutés: Destroyer Original Word: ὀλοθρευτής Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destroyer. From olothreuo; a ruiner, i.e. (specially), a venomous serpent -- destroyer. see GREEK olothreuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom olothreuó Definition a destroyer NASB Translation destroyer (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3644: ὀλοθρευτήςὀλοθρευτής (Rec. ὀλοθρευτής), ὀλοθρευτοῦ, ὁ (ὀλοθρεύω, which see), a destroyer; found only in 1 Corinthians 10:10. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὀλοθρεύω (olothreuō), meaning "to destroy" or "to kill."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a "destroyer" in the Hebrew Scriptures is often associated with the term מַשְׁחִית (mashchit), which can refer to a destroyer or an agent of destruction. This term is used in Exodus 12:23, where the Lord promises to pass over the houses of the Israelites and not allow the "destroyer" to enter and strike them down during the Passover. Usage: The term ὀλοθρευτής is used in the New Testament to refer to an agent of destruction, specifically in the context of divine judgment or punishment. Context: The Greek term ὀλοθρευτής appears in the New Testament in the context of divine retribution and judgment. It is notably used in Hebrews 11:28, which references the Passover event in the Old Testament. In this passage, the term describes the "destroyer" who was sent to execute judgment upon the firstborn of Egypt, sparing the Israelites who had marked their doorposts with the blood of the Passover lamb. This event is a pivotal moment in the narrative of the Exodus, symbolizing God's deliverance and the protection of His people through obedience and faith. Forms and Transliterations ολοθρευτου ολοθρευτού ὀλοθρευτοῦ olothreutou olothreutoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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