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Revelation 9:11 · KJV

"And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon."

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Passage Context

9And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.
10And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.
11And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.
12One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.
13And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

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Reflection Questions

1

What does the concept of evil mean to you?

2

How do you recognize and resist negative influences in your life?

3

When have you felt a struggle between good and evil in your own experiences?

Life Application

spiritual warfare

Be aware of the spiritual battles in your life and seek God's strength to resist temptation. Equip yourself with Scripture to stand firm.

faith

Reflect on the victory of Christ over evil and let that assurance guide your actions and decisions.

People in This Verse

AbaddonNT

A figure representing destruction, often associated with the abyss. He symbolizes the forces of chaos opposing God's order.

First appearance: Revelation 9:11

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