◄ 2048. erémos ►
Lexicon erémos: Desert, wilderness, solitary place, desolate Original Word: ἔρημος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: erémos Pronunciation: eh'-ray-mos Phonetic Spelling: (er'-ay-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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness. Of uncertain affinity; lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, chora being implied) -- desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness. see GREEK chora HELPS Word-studies 2048 érēmos – properly, an uncultivated, unpopulated place; a desolate (deserted) area; (figuratively) a barren, solitary place that also provides needed quiet (freedom from disturbance). In Scripture, a "desert" (2048 /érēmos) is ironically also where God richly grants His presence and provision for those seeking Him. The limitless Lord shows Himself strong in the "limiting" (difficult) scenes of life. [2048 (érēmos) in the strict sense expresses a lack of population (not merely "sparse vegetation"). This root (erēmo-) does "not suggest absolute barrenness but unappropriated territory affording free range for shepherds and their flocks. Hepworth Dixon (The Holy Land) says, 'Even in the wilderness nature is not so stern as man. Here and there, in clefts and basins, and on the hillsides, grade on grade, you observe a patch of corn, a clump of olives, a single palm' " (WS, 22).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition solitary, desolate NASB Translation desert (2), deserts (1), desolate (6), open pasture (1), secluded (5), unpopulated (1), wilderness (32). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2048: ἔρημος ἔρημος, ἔρημον (in classic Greek also ἔρημος, ἐρήμη, ἔρημον, cf. Winers Grammar, § 11, 1; (Buttmann, 25 (23); on its accent cf. Chandler §§ 393, 394; Winer's Grammar, 52 (51))); 1. adjective solitary, lonely, desolate, uninhabited: of places, Matthew 14:13, 15; Mark 1:35; Mark 6:32; Luke 4:42; Luke 9:10 (R G L), ; Acts 1:20, etc.; ἡ ὁδός, leading through a desert, Acts 8:26 (2 Samuel 2:24 the Sept.), see Γάζα, under the end of persons: "deserted by others; deprived of the aid and protection of others, especially of friends, acquaintances, kindred; bereft"; (so often by Greek writers of every age, as Aeschylus Ag. 862; Pers. 734; Aristophanes pax 112; ἔρημος τέ καί ὑπό πάντων καταλειφθείς, Herodian, 2, 12, 12 (7 edition, Bekker); of a flock deserted by the shepherd, Homer, Iliad 5, 140): γυνή, a woman neglected by her husband, from whom the husband withholds himself, Galatians 4:27, from Isaiah 54:1; of Jerusalem, bereft of Christ's presence, instruction and aid, Matthew 23:38 (L and WH texts omit); Luke 13:35 Rec.; cf. Bleek, Erklär. d. drei ersten Evv. ii., p. 206 (cf. Baruch 4:19; Additions to (6:13); 2 Macc. 8:35). 2. a substantive, ἡ ἔρημος, namely, χώρα; the Sept. often for מִדְבַּר; a desert, wilderness (Herodotus 3, 102): Matthew 24:26; Revelation 12:6, 14; Revelation 17:3; αἱ ἔρημοι, desert places, lonely regions: Luke 1:80; Luke 5:16; Luke 8:29. an uncultivated region fit for pasturage, Luke 15:4. used of the desert of Judaea (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 18, 1), Matthew 3:1; Mark 1:3; Luke 1:80; Luke 3:2, 4; John 1:23; of the desert of Arabia, Acts 7:30, 36, 38, 42, 44; 1 Corinthians 10:5; Hebrews 3:8, 17. Cf. Winers RWB under the word Wüste; Furrer in Sehenkel see 680ff; (B. D., see under the words, and (American edition)). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἐρῆμος, meaning "desolate" or "solitary." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4057 מִדְבָּר (midbar): Often translated as "wilderness" or "desert," this Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to describe barren, uninhabited regions, similar to the Greek ἔρημος. • H3452 יְשִׁימוֹן (yeshimon): Another Hebrew word for "wilderness" or "desert," emphasizing desolation and emptiness. The concept of ἔρημος in the biblical narrative underscores the themes of solitude, divine encounter, and spiritual testing, serving as a powerful symbol of both physical and spiritual landscapes. Usage: In the New Testament, ἔρημος is used to describe physical locations that are uninhabited or sparsely populated, often associated with wilderness areas. It is also used metaphorically to describe spiritual desolation or isolation. Context: The Greek word ἔρημος appears frequently in the New Testament, often in the context of Jesus' ministry and the experiences of the early church. It is used to describe the wilderness where John the Baptist preached and where Jesus was tempted by the devil. For example, in Matthew 3:1, it is written, "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea." Similarly, in Matthew 4:1, "Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil." The wilderness, or ἔρημος, serves as a significant backdrop for spiritual encounters and divine revelation. It is a place of testing, reflection, and preparation. In Mark 1:35, it is noted that Jesus often withdrew to solitary places to pray: "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed." The term also appears in the context of the Israelites' journey through the desert, symbolizing a period of trial and reliance on God's provision. In Luke 5:16, it is mentioned, "But Jesus Himself frequently withdrew to the wilderness and prayed," highlighting the importance of solitude for spiritual renewal. Metaphorically, ἔρημος can describe a state of spiritual barrenness or abandonment, as seen in Revelation 17:3, where the apostle John is carried away in the Spirit into a wilderness to witness the vision of the woman on the scarlet beast. Forms and Transliterations έρημα έρημά έρημοι ερημοις ερήμοις ἐρήμοις ερημον ερήμον έρημον ἔρημον ερημος ερημός έρημος έρημός ἔρημος Ἔρημός ερημου ερήμου ἐρήμου ερημους ερήμους ἐρήμους ερημω ερήμω ἐρήμῳ ερήμων ηρήμου eremo erēmō erḗmoi erḗmōi eremois erēmois erḗmois eremon erēmon éremon érēmon eremos erēmos éremos Éremós érēmos Érēmós eremou erēmou erḗmou eremous erēmous erḗmous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:1 Adj-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ τῆς Ἰουδαίας NAS: preaching in the wilderness of Judea, KJV: preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, INT: in the wilderness of Judea Matthew 3:3 Adj-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ Ἑτοιμάσατε τὴν NAS: OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, MAKE READY KJV: in the wilderness, Prepare ye INT: in the wilderness Prepare the Matthew 4:1 Adj-AFS GRK: εἰς τὴν ἔρημον ὑπὸ τοῦ NAS: up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted KJV: into the wilderness to be tempted INT: into the wilderness by the Matthew 11:7 Adj-AFS GRK: εἰς τὴν ἔρημον θεάσασθαι κάλαμον NAS: did you go out into the wilderness to see? KJV: out into the wilderness to see? INT: into the wilderness to look at a reed Matthew 14:13 Adj-AMS GRK: πλοίῳ εἰς ἔρημον τόπον κατ' NAS: in a boat to a secluded place KJV: ship into a desert place apart: INT: boat to a secluded place apart Matthew 14:15 Adj-NMS GRK: μαθηταὶ λέγοντες Ἔρημός ἐστιν ὁ NAS: place is desolate and the hour KJV: saying, This is a desert place, and INT: disciples saying Desolate is the Matthew 23:38 Adj-NMS GRK: οἶκος ὑμῶν ἔρημος INT: house of you desolate Matthew 24:26 Adj-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ ἐστίν μὴ NAS: to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go KJV: he is in the desert; go not INT: in the wilderness he is not Mark 1:3 Adj-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ Ἑτοιμάσατε τὴν NAS: OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE READY KJV: in the wilderness, Prepare ye INT: in the wilderness Prepare the Mark 1:4 Adj-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ καὶ κηρύσσων NAS: appeared in the wilderness preaching KJV: baptize in the wilderness, and preach INT: in the wilderness and proclaiming Mark 1:12 Adj-AFS GRK: εἰς τὴν ἔρημον NAS: impelled Him [to] [go] out into the wilderness. KJV: him into the wilderness. INT: into the wilderness Mark 1:13 Adj-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ τεσσεράκοντα ἡμέρας NAS: And He was in the wilderness forty KJV: there in the wilderness forty days, INT: in the wilderness forty days Mark 1:35 Adj-AMS GRK: ἀπῆλθεν εἰς ἔρημον τόπον κἀκεῖ NAS: up, left [the house], and went away to a secluded place, KJV: into a solitary place, INT: departed into solitary a place and there Mark 1:45 Adj-DMP GRK: ἔξω ἐπ' ἐρήμοις τόποις ἦν NAS: but stayed out in unpopulated areas; KJV: without in desert places: and INT: out in solitary places was Mark 6:31 Adj-AMS GRK: ἰδίαν εἰς ἔρημον τόπον καὶ NAS: by yourselves to a secluded place KJV: apart into a desert place, and INT: own to [a] solitary place and Mark 6:32 Adj-AMS GRK: πλοίῳ εἰς ἔρημον τόπον κατ' NAS: in the boat to a secluded place KJV: into a desert place INT: boat into solitary a place by Mark 6:35 Adj-NMS GRK: ἔλεγον ὅτι Ἔρημός ἐστιν ὁ NAS: place is desolate and it is already KJV: This is a desert place, and INT: say Desolate is the Luke 1:80 Adj-DFP GRK: ἐν ταῖς ἐρήμοις ἕως ἡμέρας NAS: and he lived in the deserts until KJV: was in the deserts till the day INT: in the deserts until [the] day Luke 3:2 Adj-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ NAS: of Zacharias, in the wilderness. KJV: of Zacharias in the wilderness. INT: in the wilderness Luke 3:4 Adj-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ Ἑτοιμάσατε τὴν NAS: OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE READY KJV: in the wilderness, Prepare ye INT: in the wilderness Prepare the Luke 4:1 Adj-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ NAS: around by the Spirit in the wilderness KJV: the Spirit into the wilderness, INT: into the wilderness Luke 4:42 Adj-AMS GRK: ἐπορεύθη εἰς ἔρημον τόπον καὶ NAS: and went to a secluded place; KJV: and went into a desert place: and INT: he went into a solitary place and Luke 5:16 Adj-DFP GRK: ἐν ταῖς ἐρήμοις καὶ προσευχόμενος NAS: would [often] slip away to the wilderness and pray. KJV: into the wilderness, and INT: into the wilderness and praying Luke 7:24 Adj-AFS GRK: εἰς τὴν ἔρημον θεάσασθαι κάλαμον NAS: did you go out into the wilderness to see? KJV: into the wilderness for to see? INT: into the wilderness to look at a reed Luke 8:29 Adj-AFP GRK: εἰς τὰς ἐρήμους NAS: by the demon into the desert. KJV: the devil into the wilderness.) INT: into the deserts Strong's Greek 2048 48 Occurrences ἐρήμῳ — 24 Occ. ἐρήμοις — 3 Occ. ἔρημον — 13 Occ. Ἔρημός — 5 Occ. ἐρήμου — 2 Occ. ἐρήμους — 1 Occ.