ἀπώλειαapṓleia
ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)
Greek (New Testament) · G684
Meanings
destruction, waste, loss, perishing: Matthew 26:8, Mark 14:4, Acts 8:20, Romans 9:22, 1 Timothy 6:9, 2 Peter 2:1; in special sense of the loss of eternal life, perdition, the antithesis of σωτηρία: Matthew 7:13, John 17:12, Philippians 1:28, Philippians 3:19, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Hebrews 10:39, 2 Peter 2:3, 2 Peter 3:7, 2 Peter 3:16, Revelation 17:8, Revelation 17:11.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 18 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 7:13 “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.
- Matthew 26:8 The disciples were indignant when they saw this. “What a waste!” they said.
- Mark 14:4 Some of those at the table were indignant. “Why waste such expensive perfume?” they asked.
- John 17:12 During my time here, I protected them by the power of the name you gave me. I guarded them so that not one was lost, except the one headed for destruction, as the Scriptures foretold.
- Acts 8:20 But Peter replied, “May your money be destroyed with you for thinking God’s gift can be bought!
- Romans 9:22 In the same way, even though God has the right to show his anger and his power, he is very patient with those on whom his anger falls, who are destined for destruction.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.