Dictionary term
Abaddon
Direct answer
Abaddon means destruction or place of destruction in Hebrew usage, and in Revelation it becomes the name of the angel of the abyss.
Abaddon names destruction, the abyss, and the destroyer figure in biblical apocalyptic language.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Also appears in
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Abaddon to explain apocalyptic destruction language without turning Revelation imagery into panic or sensational prophecy.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use Abaddon to dramatize ordinary hardship.
- Reference category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Related terms
- Demon, Fallen Angel, Spiritual Warfare, Discernment
The story behind Abaddon
The name moved from a Hebrew destruction term into later demonological catalogs because apocalyptic language gave it a vivid personal form.
Abaddon in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Abaddon warns against fascination with ruin and asks what destructive pattern needs sober naming.
The Great Almanac frames Abaddon with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Abaddon in the Bible
Biblically, Abaddon appears as a term for destruction in wisdom and poetic texts, and Revelation 9:11 names Abaddon as the Hebrew name of the abyss figure also called Apollyon in Greek.
Why Abaddon matters
Abaddon matters because it is one of the rare demonology-adjacent names with a direct canonical biblical anchor.
Example in a reading: In a Bible-symbolism page, Abaddon can be read as destruction personified rather than as a casual name for every dark experience.
Interpretive caution: Do not use Abaddon to dramatize ordinary hardship. Apocalyptic names need careful context.
How Abaddon is used in a reading
Use Abaddon to explain apocalyptic destruction language without turning Revelation imagery into panic or sensational prophecy.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Abaddon is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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