G3 · Greek

abaddon

Ἀβαδδών
English: “Abaddon”

Definition & Meaning

Abaddon, pr. name, indecl., alternate spelling: Ἀββαδών, the angel who rules in hell, Rev. 9:11*

📶 Appears 1 time in the KJV Bible

Top 1 Bible Verses with “Abaddon”

Key Bible verses containing the Greek word Abaddōn, translated as Abaddon in the King James Version.

  1. Revelation 9:11
    And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Abaddōn” mean in Greek?

Abaddon, pr. name, indecl., alternate spelling: Ἀββαδών, the angel who rules in hell, Rev. 9:11*

How many times does Abaddōn appear in the Bible?

The Greek word Abaddōn (Strong's G3) appears 1 time in the King James Bible most often translated as “Abaddon”.

What is Strong's number G3?

Strong's G3 is the Greek word Abaddōn (Ἀβαδδών), meaning: Abaddon, pr. name, indecl., alternate spelling: Ἀββαδών, the angel who rules in hell, Rev. 9:11*.

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