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Βαβυλών G897

G897 is the Greek word Βαβυλών, transliterated Babylṓn. The King James Version most often renders it babylon.

Word: ΒαβυλώνTransliteration: BabylṓnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 9 verses

What it means

Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny)).

Where it comes from

of Hebrew origin (H0894).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

babylon 10×

Strong's own list of renderings: Babylon.

Verses using Βαβυλών

All 9 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 1:12 · KJV

And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

Matthew 1:17 · KJV

So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

1 Peter 5:13 · KJV

The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

Revelation 14:8 · KJV

And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

Revelation 16:19 · KJV

And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.

Revelation 17:5 · KJV

And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

Revelation 18:2 · KJV

And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

Revelation 18:10 · KJV

Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.

Revelation 18:21 · KJV

And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.

Common questions

What does Strong's G897 mean?

G897 is the Greek word Βαβυλών (Babylṓn), meaning Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny)).

How is G897 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it babylon (10 times).

How many times does G897 appear in the Bible?

Βαβυλών (Babylṓn) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G897 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H0894).

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