ἔρημος (érēmos) — Desert

Greek word study: ἔρημος (érēmos), Strong's G2048. (no definition on file)

GreekStrong's G2048
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Greek word
ἔρημος (érēmos)

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(no definition on file)

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain affinity; lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, G5561 (χώρα) being implied)

KJV translation words: desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness

Where this word appears

Strong's G2048 is tagged on 50 words in 50 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:1 and last appears in Revelation 17:3.

How it is rendered in the text

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

wilderness ×31a solitary ×3desolate ×3solitary ×3Desolate ×2a desolate ×1a secluded ×1deserted places ×1deserts ×1desolate woman ×1open field ×1the desert road ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐρήμῳ ×23ἔρημον ×14ἔρημος ×4ἐρήμοις ×3ἐρήμου ×2ἔρημός ×2ἐρήμους ×1ἐρήμῳ; ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×12Mark ×9Acts ×9Matthew ×8John ×5Revelation ×3Hebrews ×21 Corinthians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 50)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5561 χώρα (chṓra).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2047 ἐρημία (erēmía), G2049 ἐρημόω (erēmóō), G2263 ἤρεμος (ḗremos).

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Frequently asked questions

What does érēmos (G2048) mean?

(no definition on file).

How is G2048 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2048 as: desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.

How often does ἔρημος (érēmos) appear?

Strong's G2048 is tagged on 50 words in 50 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:1 and last appears in Revelation 17:3.