Strong’s G2048

ἔρημος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

erémos

Pronunciation

eh'-ray-mos

Definition

Desert, wilderness, solitary place, desolate

Meaning

as an adj: deserted, desolate, waste; hence: the desert, to the east and south of Palestine; of a person: deserted, abandoned, desolate.

Usage

The term "erémos" is used in the New Testament to describe a place that is uninhabited, barren, or deserted. It often refers to physical locations such as deserts or wilderness areas, but it can also metaphorically describe a state of spiritual desolation or solitude. In the New Testament, "erémos" is frequently associated with places where individuals go for prayer, reflection, or testing.

Bible references

Matthew 3:1;Matthew 3:3;Matthew 4:1;Matthew 11:7;Matthew 14:13;Matthew 14:15;Matthew 23:38;Matthew 24:26;Mark 1:3;Mark 1:4;Mark 1:12;Mark 1:13;Mark 1:35;Mark 1:45;Mark 6:31;Mark 6:32;Mark 6:35;Luke 1:80;Luke 3:2;Luke 3:4;Luke 4:1;Luke 4:42;Luke 5:16;Luke 7:24;Luke 8:29