ἀπώλεια (apṓleia) — Damnable

Greek word study: ἀπώλεια (apṓleia), Strong's G684. ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)

GreekStrong's G684
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀπώλεια (apṓleia)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)

Word study
Derivation: from a presumed derivative of G622 (ἀπόλλυμι);

KJV translation words: damnable(-nation), destruction, die, perdition, X perish, pernicious ways, waste

Where this word appears

Strong's G684 is tagged on 19 words in 18 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:13 and last appears in Revelation 17:11.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

destruction ×12of destruction ×3waste ×2destructive ×1punishment ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀπώλειαν ×10ἀπωλείας ×5ἀπώλεια ×4

Books where it appears most

2 Peter ×5Matthew ×2Acts ×2Philippians ×2Revelation ×2Mark ×1John ×1Romans ×1

Verses (all 18)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G622 ἀπόλλυμι (apóllymi).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does apṓleia (G684) mean?

Ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal).

How is G684 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G684 as: damnable(-nation), destruction, die, perdition, X perish, pernicious ways, waste.

How often does ἀπώλεια (apṓleia) appear?

Strong's G684 is tagged on 19 words in 18 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:13 and last appears in Revelation 17:11.