Strong's Lexicon Apolluón: Apollyon Original Word: Ἀπολλύων Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi), meaning "to destroy" or "to perish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H11: אֲבַדּוֹן (Abaddon), meaning "destruction" or "place of destruction." Usage: Apollyon is a name that means "Destroyer." In the New Testament, it is used to refer to the angel of the abyss, a figure associated with destruction and judgment. The term is used in a symbolic context to represent a powerful force of destruction unleashed during the end times. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a destroyer or a destructive force was not uncommon. The name Apollyon is closely related to the Greek god Apollo, who was sometimes associated with plague and destruction. However, in the biblical context, Apollyon is distinct from any pagan deity and is specifically identified as an angelic being with a role in the eschatological narrative of Revelation. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 623 Apollýōn (from 622 /apóllymi, "cause to perish, be ruined") – properly, "the destroyer" (from the Abyss), i.e. Satan (used only in Rev 9:11). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originactive participle of apollumi Definition "a destroyer," Apollyon, the angel of the abyss NASB Translation Apollyon (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 623: ἈπολλύωνἈπολλύων, Ἀπολλυοντος, ὁ (participle from ἀπολλύω), Apollyon (a proper name, formed by the author of the Apocalypse), i. e. Destroyer: Revelation 9:11; cf. Ἀβαδδών (and B. D. under the word). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Apollyon. Active participle of apollumi; a destroyer (i.e. Satan) -- Apollyon. see GREEK apollumi Forms and Transliterations Απολλυων Ἀπολλύων Apolluon Apolluōn Apollyon Apollyōn Apollýon ApollýōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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