γλυκύς (glykýs) — Sweet

Greek word study: γλυκύς (glykýs), Strong's G1099. sweet (i.e. not bitter nor salt)

GreekStrong's G1099
Quick definition
Greek word
γλυκύς (glykýs)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

sweet (i.e. not bitter nor salt)

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain affinity;

KJV translation words: sweet, fresh

Where this word appears

Strong's G1099 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 3:11 and last appears in Revelation 10:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

sweet ×2both fresh ×1fresh ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

γλυκὺ ×3γλυκύ ×1

Books where it appears most

James ×2Revelation ×2

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1098 γλεῦκος (gleûkos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does glykýs (G1099) mean?

Sweet (i.e. not bitter nor salt).

How is G1099 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1099 as: sweet, fresh.

How often does γλυκύς (glykýs) appear?

Strong's G1099 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 3:11 and last appears in Revelation 10:10.