Lexicon abaddoh: Destruction, Abaddon Original Word: אֲבַדֹּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destruction The same as 'abedah, miswritten for 'abaddown; a perishing -- destruction. see HEBREW 'abedah see HEBREW 'abaddown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as abaddon, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲבַדֹּה, אֲבַדּוֺ compare אבדון below Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אָבַד (avad), which means "to perish" or "to be lost."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 622: ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi) • to destroy, to perish Usage: This term is used in the context of describing the state of being lost or destroyed. It is often associated with the consequences of sin or divine judgment, where individuals or nations face destruction due to their actions. Context: אֲבַדֹּה (avadah) is a noun form that encapsulates the notion of perishing or destruction. It is closely related to the verb אָבַד (avad), which appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible to describe the fate of those who turn away from God or engage in wickedness. The concept of perishing is a recurring theme in the Scriptures, emphasizing the transient nature of life and the ultimate consequences of sin. In a conservative biblical perspective, the use of אֲבַדֹּה underscores the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the dire outcomes of rebellion against His will. The term serves as a sobering reminder of the reality of divine judgment and the need for repentance and faithfulness. Forms and Transliterations וַ֭אֲבַדֹּו ואבדו Vaavaddov wa’ăḇaddōw wa·’ă·ḇad·dōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 27:20 HEB: [וַאֲבַדֹּה כ] (וַ֭אֲבַדֹּו ק) לֹ֣א INT: Sheol destruction are never satisfied 1 Occurrence |