ἐρημόω

erēmoōVerbG2049

to lay waste

From: from G2048 (ἔρημος);

Short Definition

to lay waste (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to desolate, lay waste.
LXX Usage: for חָרַב hi., שָׁמֵם ni., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
3
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 11:17
  • Matthew 12:25
  • Revelation 17:16
  • Revelation 18:17
  • Revelation 18:19

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