Original Word: אַבְדָן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: abdan
Pronunciation: av-dawn'
Phonetic Spelling: (ab-dawn')
Definition: Destruction, ruin
Meaning: a perishing

destruction

From 'abad; a perishing -- destruction.

see HEBREW 'abad

Word Origin
from abad
Definition
destruction
NASB Translation
destroying (1), destruction (1).

אַבְדָ֑ן, & אָבְדַן (construct) noun [masculine] destruction (Syriac ) Esther 9:5 (׳מַכַּתחֶֿרֶב וְהֶרֶג וְא), Esther 8:6; (on form see BeRy; Ol^{§ 215 b. 1} Ba^{NB 49, 487}).

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָבַד (avad), which means "to perish" or "to destroy."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent of the concept of "perishing" or "destruction" can be found in Strong's Greek entries such as ἀπώλεια (apōleia, G684), which means "destruction" or "ruin," and ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi, G622), which means "to destroy" or "to perish." These Greek terms are used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of judgment and the consequences of sin.

Usage: The word "Abdan" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act or state of perishing. It is often associated with divine judgment or the consequences of sin, reflecting the ultimate fate of those who turn away from God.

Context: • The term אַבְדָן (Abdan) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote destruction or ruin. It is closely related to the verb אָבַד (avad), which means "to perish" or "to be destroyed." This word is used to describe the fate of individuals or nations that fall under divine judgment. The concept of "Abdan" is often linked with the idea of being cut off or obliterated, emphasizing the finality and totality of the destruction.
• In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, "Abdan" serves as a warning of the consequences of disobedience to God's commandments. It underscores the seriousness of sin and the inevitable outcome of turning away from divine guidance. The term is used to illustrate the stark contrast between the life and prosperity promised to the faithful and the destruction awaiting the unrepentant.
• Theologically, "Abdan" reflects the justice of God in dealing with sin and rebellion. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly life and the importance of aligning oneself with God's will to avoid the fate of perishing.

וְאַבְדָ֑ן ואבדן veavDan wə’aḇḏān wə·’aḇ·ḏānInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts