The story of Abaddon
Abaddon is a biblical figure best known for being the angel of the bottomless pit, or the "Destroyer" in the Hebrew Bible. He is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as the leader of an army of locusts that will be released from the bottomless pit to torment mankind. He is also mentioned in the Book of Job as a place of destruction and chaos. Abaddon is believed to be the son of the angel of death, Azrael, and the brother of the angel of destruction, Apollyon. He is described as a powerful angel with a fierce and destructive nature. He is often associated with the forces of evil and destruction, and is sometimes referred to as the "angel of the abyss". Abaddon is best known for his role in the Book of Revelation, where he is described as the leader of an army of locusts that will be released from the bottomless pit to torment mankind. He is also mentioned in the Book of Job as a place of destruction and chaos. Abaddon is an important figure in the Bible, and his role in the Book of Revelation is particularly significant. He is a powerful figure who is associated with destruction and chaos, and is a reminder of the power of evil and the consequences of sin.
Name meaning
The name "Abaddon" has origins in both Hebrew and Greek, predominantly found in religious texts. In Hebrew, "Abaddon" (אֲבַדּוֹן) means "destruction" or "place of destruction." It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a reference to a pit or realm associated with death or the underworld. In the Christian New Testament, specifically within the Book of Revelation (Revelation 9:11), Abaddon is personified as the "angel of the abyss" and is associated with destruction. In Greek, the name is rendered as "Apollyon," which similarly means "destroyer." Throughout various interpretations, Abaddon remains closely linked to concepts of destruction, chaos, and the underworld.
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
Revelation 9:11
Appearances in the Bible
1 mentions
In Hebrew
אבדון