ὈΛΕΘΡΟΣ, ὀλεθρος
OLETHROS, olethros
Sounds Like: O-LEH-thros
Translations: destruction, ruin, perdition, a destruction, a ruin, a perdition
From the root: ὈΛΕΘΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to utter destruction, ruin, or perdition. It signifies a state of complete loss or annihilation, often implying a final and irreversible end. It is used to describe the outcome of something being completely undone or brought to nothing.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3639 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Rome
- Clement’s First Letter — 57:4
Ignatius of Antioch
- Ignatius’ Letter to the Ephesians — 13:1
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Josephus' The Jewish War
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 1 Thessalonians — 5:3
From the same root
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