Definition & Meaning
Abaddon, pr. name, indecl., alternate spelling: Ἀββαδών, the angel who rules in hell, Rev. 9:11*
Top 1 Bible Verses with “Abaddon”
Key Bible verses containing the Greek word Abaddōn, translated as Abaddon in the King James Version.
- Revelation 9:11And 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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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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