Strong’s G2049

ἐρημόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

erémoó

Pronunciation

eh-ray-MO-oh

Definition

To lay waste, to desolate, to make desolate

Meaning

(a) I make desolate, bring to desolation, destroy, waste, (b) of a person: I strip, rob.

Usage

The verb ἐρημόω (erémoó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of making something desolate or laying it waste. It often conveys a sense of destruction or abandonment, typically in a divine or prophetic context. The term can refer to physical desolation, such as the destruction of cities or lands, as well as spiritual desolation, indicating a state of being forsaken or devoid of God's presence.

Bible references

Matthew 12:25;Luke 11:17;Revelation 17:16;Revelation 18:17;Revelation 18:19