ἥλιος (hḗlios) — East

Greek word study: ἥλιος (hḗlios), Strong's G2246. perhaps akin to the alternate of G138 (αἱρέομαι)); the sun; by implication, light

GreekStrong's G2246
Quick definition
Greek word
ἥλιος (hḗlios)

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perhaps akin to the alternate of G138 (αἱρέομαι)); the sun; by implication, light

Word study
Derivation: from (a ray;

KJV translation words: + east, sun

Where this word appears

Strong's G2246 is tagged on 32 words in 32 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:45 and last appears in Revelation 22:5.

How it is rendered in the text

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

sun ×27of the sun ×4when the sun ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἥλιος ×14ἡλίου ×12ἥλιον ×4ἡλίῳ ×2

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×13Matthew ×5Mark ×4Acts ×4Luke ×31 Corinthians ×1Ephesians ×1James ×1

Verses (first 25 of 32)

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Frequently asked questions

What does hḗlios (G2246) mean?

Perhaps akin to the alternate of g138 (αἱρέομαι)); the sun; by implication, light.

How is G2246 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2246 as: + east, sun.

How often does ἥλιος (hḗlios) appear?

Strong's G2246 is tagged on 32 words in 32 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:45 and last appears in Revelation 22:5.