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ἐρημόω G2049
G2049 is the Greek word ἐρημόω, transliterated erēmóō. The King James Version most often renders it brought to desolation.
What it means
to lay waste (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G2048 (ἔρημος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (bring to, make) desolate(-ion), come to nought.
Verses using ἐρημόω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 12:25 · KJV
And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
Luke 11:17 · KJV
But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.
Revelation 17:16 · KJV
And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.
Revelation 18:17 · KJV
For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,
Common questions
What does Strong's G2049 mean?
G2049 is the Greek word ἐρημόω (erēmóō), meaning to lay waste (literally or figuratively).
How is G2049 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it brought to desolation (2 times), desolate (1 time), come to nought (1 time).
How many times does G2049 appear in the Bible?
ἐρημόω (erēmóō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2049 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2048 (ἔρημος).
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