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Abaddon (əbăd`ən), Hebrew name of Apollyon Apollyon (əpŏl`yən) [Gr.,=Destroyer], in the Book of Revelation, name of the angel of the bottomless pit. See Satan ; hell . ..... Click the link for more information. . In ancient Jewish tradition it was used for part of Sheol (see hell hell, in Western monotheistic religions, eternal abode of souls damned by the judgment of God. The souls in hell are deprived forever of the sight of God. The punishment of hell is generally analogized to earthly fire. ..... Click the link for more information. ). Abaddon 1. the Devil (Revelation 9:11) 2. (in rabbinical literature) a part of Gehenna; Hell Abaddon angel in charge of Sheol’s bottomless pit. [N.T.: Revelation 9:11; 20:1–3] See : Angel Abaddon angel of the abyss; king of locusts. [N.T.: Revelation 9:11] See : Destruction Abaddon place of destruction. [N.T.: Revelation 9:11; Br. Lit.: Paradise Lost] See : Hell How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For proof, ere this thou feel'st
Thy wound (yet not thy last and deadliest wound)
By this repulse received, and hold'st in Hell
No triumph; in all her gates Abaddon rues
Thy bold attempt. |
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