Strong’s G0897

Βαβυλών

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

Babulón

Pronunciation

bah-boo-LOHN

Definition

Babylon

Meaning

(a) Babylon, the ancient city on the Euphrates, to which the people of Jerusalem, etc., were transported, (b) hence allegorically of Rome, from the point of view of the Christian people.

Usage

In the New Testament, "Babulón" refers to the ancient city of Babylon, which is often symbolically used to represent a system of worldly power and opposition to God. It is depicted as a place of exile, idolatry, and moral corruption. In the Book of Revelation, Babylon is portrayed as a symbol of the ultimate manifestation of human pride and rebellion against God.

Bible references

Matthew 1:11;Matthew 1:12;Matthew 1:17;Matthew 1:17;Acts 7:43;1 Peter 5:13;Revelation 14:8;Revelation 16:19;Revelation 17:5;Revelation 18:2;Revelation 18:10;Revelation 18:21