Bible Dictionary

Perdition

Complete ruin, destruction, or loss.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

353 of 516

Letter

P

Meaning

Complete ruin, destruction, or loss.

Key Scriptures

  • John 17:12
  • Philippians 1:28
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3
  • 1 Timothy 6:9
  • Hebrews 10:39
  • 2 Peter 2:1
  • 2 Peter 3:7
  • Revelation 17:8

Original Language

Greek

ἀπώλεια

apōleia

destruction; ruin; perdition

Meaning

Perdition is complete ruin, destruction, or loss.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, perdition refers to destruction, ruin, or loss.

The term appears in several New Testament passages and is used in different contexts according to each passage.


Key References

  • John 17:12
  • Philippians 1:28
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3
  • 1 Timothy 6:9
  • Hebrews 10:39
  • 2 Peter 2:1
  • 2 Peter 3:7
  • Revelation 17:8

  • Destruction
  • Judgment
  • Death
  • Hell
  • Lake of Fire

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Scriptures

  • John 17:12
  • Philippians 1:28
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3
  • 1 Timothy 6:9
  • Hebrews 10:39
  • 2 Peter 2:1
  • 2 Peter 3:7
  • Revelation 17:8

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