Obadon/Abbadon/Apollyon...good or bad?

Question

REVELATION 9:11 They have as king over them, the angel of the Abyss; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in the Greek he has the name Apollyon.
Do you view this angel of the abyss, known in the Renaissance as Obadon, as a good being or an evil being?
Do you think it is a coincidence or a sign of some type that the numbers 9-11 have come to mean so much in the early part of the 21st century?
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Here is another Biblical reference on this subject: Le 9:11 And the flesh and the hide he burnt with fire without the camp.
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I would like to see some of the top contributors answer this one...thanks

Answer 1

Good .

At Revelation 9:11 this Hebrew word is transliterated into the English text. There we read concerning the symbolic plague of locusts that they have “a king, the angel of the abyss. In Hebrew his name is Abaddon, but in Greek he has the name Apollyon.”
In Hebrew the word ´avad•dohn' means “destruction” and may also refer to “the place of destruction.” It appears in the original Hebrew text a total of five times, and in four of the occurrences it is used to parallel “the burial place,” “Sheol,” and “death.” (Ps 88:11; Job 26:6; 28:22; Pr 15:11) The word ´avad•dohn' in these texts evidently refers to the destructive processes that ensue with human death, and these scriptures indicate that decay or destruction takes place in Sheol, the common grave of mankind. At Job 31:12 ´avad•dohn' designates the damaging effect of an adulterous course. Job declared: “That [adulterous course] is a fire that would eat clear to destruction [`adh-´avad•dohn'], and among all my produce it would take root.”—Compare Pr 6:26-28, 32; 7:26, 27.

Abaddon, the angel of the abyss—who is he?

At Revelation 9:11, however, the word “Abaddon” is used as the name of “the angel of the abyss.” The corresponding Greek name Apollyon means “Destroyer.” In the past century there were efforts made to show that this text prophetically applied to individuals such as Emperor Vespasian, Muhammad, and even Napoleon, and the angel was generally regarded as “satanic.” It should be noted, however, that at Revelation 20:1-3 the angel having “the key of the abyss” is shown to be God’s representative from heaven, and rather than being “satanic,” he binds and hurls Satan into the abyss. Commenting on Revelation 9:11, The Interpreter’s Bible says: “Abaddon, however, is an angel not of Satan but of God, performing his work of destruction at God’s bidding.”
In the Hebrew scriptures just considered, it is evident that ´avad•dohn' is paralleled with Sheol and death. At Revelation 1:18 we find Christ Jesus stating: “I am living forever and ever, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.” His power with regard to the abyss is shown at Luke 8:31. That he has destroying power, including the power of destruction over Satan, is evident from Hebrews 2:14, which says that Jesus partook of blood and flesh in order that “through his death he might bring to nothing the one having the means to cause death, that is, the Devil.” At Revelation 19:11-16 he is clearly represented as God’s appointed Destroyer or Executioner.


The Greek name used by the apostle John to translate the Hebrew “Abaddon” at Revelation 9:11. Apollyon means “Destroyer,” and is given as the name of “the angel of the abyss.” Though most reference works apply this name to some evil personage or force, the whole setting of the apocalyptic vision is to the contrary, as it consistently portrays angels being used by God to bring woes upon His enemies.
The use of the related verb a•pol'ly•mi illustrates this, as at James 4:12, which says of God: “One there is that is lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy.” (Compare Mt 10:28.) The unclean spirit cast out of a man by Jesus in a synagogue at Capernaum acknowledged Jesus as God’s agent and said: “What have we to do with you, Jesus you Nazarene? Did you come to destroy us?” (Mr 1:24; Lu 4:34) Jesus warned unrepentant opposers among his listeners of the danger of being destroyed. (Luke 13:3-5; 20:16) These and other texts point to the glorified Christ Jesus as the one referred to by this title.—Compare Rev 19:11-16; Luke 8:31.

Answer 2

Some writings equate Abbadon as a place in Hell.
Others say that Abbadon is the Angel who will bind Lucifer for 1000 years in Hell. Most equate this angel as demonic.
Rev. TomCat

Answer 3

Bad. This plague will strike about 2 years into the tribulation. Billions of stinging locusts will come to earth from heaven. Only people who have not yet received Christ will be stung. It is predicted that people who have been stung will try to kill themselves, but will not succeed. You can become a believer after you're stung, but it won't take away the pain until the 5 month period is over.

Answer 4

Abbadon means destruction, therefore, it is an evil influence according to the Bible. I got my answer from the Rev. reference you gave. I don't believe any of these things are a coincidence. God will tell us exactly what's going on. We just have to search his Word to find it.

Answer 5

all right, I can tell this secret of heaven. Abaddon is a angel of a place, he s place is Japan. Aban*hebrew* or Apponia *greeks*. Abyss is Tehom in hebrew. In Chinese culture, the god Fuxi and woman god Nvwa created human, their grand son name Taihao, its a king ruling north east China around Shandong to Korea penesula. so the Tehom should be Korea, Taihao craetedYinyang, Yinyang is flag of Korea. Yinyang it s just a picture when you falling from Mountain looking down, so you can imagine it. Japan will finally win Satan which mean Chinese culture will gone from Japan.all right give me a U.S green card. LOL. I m chritian too, but live in a hell called PRC. Hope American living better. Amen.

Answer 6

well those names are references to demonic spirits and some here think they are good while God and the Christians will answer that they are bad..

Answer 7

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