ἀπώλεια
apōleiaNoun (Feminine)G0684
destruction
From: from a presumed derivative of G622 (ἀπόλλυμι);
Short Definition
ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)
Full Lexicon Entry
destruction, waste, loss, perishing (in π., of money, see MM, ): ,; in special sense of the loss of eternal life, perdition, the antithesis of σωτηρία: .
LXX Usage: for אָבַד, אֵיד, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
18 timesAppears 18 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Peter
4
Acts
2
Matthew
2
Philippians
2
Revelation
2
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 6:9
- 2 Peter 3:7
- Acts 25:16
- John 17:12
- Mark 14:4
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