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Strong's G717 Ἀρμαγεδδών (armageddon)

Armageddon - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H717 — arah (“pluck”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G717
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G717 Quick Answer

Strong's G717 Ἀρμαγεδδών (Armageddon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Armageddon (ar-mag-ed-down') n/l. 1. Armageddon (or Har-Meggiddon), a symbolic name [of Hebrew origin (H2022 and H4023)] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include armageddon. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
Armageddon (ar-mag-ed-down') n/l. 1. Armageddon (or Har-Meggiddon), a symbolic name [of Hebrew origin (H2022 and H4023)]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
armageddon

Meaning and Definition

Armageddon (ar-mag-ed-down') n/l. 1. Armageddon (or Har-Meggiddon), a symbolic name [of Hebrew origin (H2022 and H4023)] KJV: Armageddon Root(s): H2022, H4023

Original Word
Ἀρμαγεδδών
Transliteration
Armageddon
Derivation
Root: הַר R1: 2022 R2: 4023
Morphology
Name Location

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G717. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Armageddon

Usage: Ἁρμαγεδών (WH, Ἃρ Μαγεδών; Rec. Ἀρμαγεδδών, prop. = הַר מְגִדּוֹן), cf. LXX, Μαγεδών, 2Ch.35:22, Μαγεδώ, Jdg.1:27; Har-Magedon (AV, Armageddon): Rev.16:16 (see Swete, in l, but also Thayer, see word).† Ἅρ, indecl., Rev.16:16, see, Ἁρμαγεδών Μαγεδών, Magedon: Rev.16:16 (WH, Ἅρ M. for Ἁρμαγεδών, which see).† (AS)

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How Strong's G717 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Armageddon, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Armageddon Revelation 16:16

How Strong's G717 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G717 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G717 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Revelation 16:16 KJV

And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G717.

Revelation 16:16 New Testament, KJV
And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G717, grouped by book.

Revelation 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G717 FAQ

What does armageddon (Ἀρμαγεδδών) mean?

Armageddon (Strong's G717) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Armageddon". Armageddon (ar-mag-ed-down') n/l. 1. Armageddon (or Har-Meggiddon), a symbolic name [of Hebrew origin (H2022 and H4023)]

How many times is armageddon (Ἀρμαγεδδών) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G717 across 1 book.

Where can I study armageddon (Ἀρμαγεδδών) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G717 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate armageddon (Ἀρμαγεδδών)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as armageddon. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.