Strong’s G2047
ἐρημία
Part of speech
Noun, Feminine
Transliteration
erémia
Pronunciation
eh-ray-MEE-ah
Definition
Wilderness, desert, solitary place
Meaning
a desert place, desert, uninhabited region.
Usage
The term "erémia" refers to a wilderness or desert, often characterized by its desolation and lack of habitation. In the New Testament, it is used to describe physical locations that are uninhabited and barren, as well as metaphorical states of spiritual desolation or solitude. The wilderness is frequently depicted as a place of testing, preparation, and divine encounter.
Bible references
Matthew 15:33;Mark 8:4;2 Corinthians 11:26;Hebrews 11:38