ζόφος (zóphos) — Blackness
Greek word study: ζόφος (zóphos), Strong's G2217. gloom (as shrouding like a cloud)
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gloom (as shrouding like a cloud)
KJV translation words: blackness, darkness, mist
Strong's G2217 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Hebrews 12:18 and last appears in Jude 1:13.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Hebrews 12:18 — ζόφῳ — to gloom
- 2 Peter 2:4 — ζόφου — of gloomy darkness
- 2 Peter 2:17 — ζόφος — gloom
- Jude 1:6 — ζόφον — darkness
- Jude 1:13 — ζόφος — gloom
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Named in this entry's derivation: G3509 νέφος (néphos).
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What does zóphos (G2217) mean?
Gloom (as shrouding like a cloud).
How is G2217 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2217 as: blackness, darkness, mist.
How often does ζόφος (zóphos) appear?
Strong's G2217 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Hebrews 12:18 and last appears in Jude 1:13.
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