ἦχος (ēchos) — Fame
Greek word study: ἦχος (ēchos), Strong's G2279. a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. roar; figuratively, a rumor
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a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. roar; figuratively, a rumor
KJV translation words: fame, sound
Strong's G2279 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 4:37 and last appears in Hebrews 12:19.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- Luke 4:37 — ἦχος — the report
- Luke 21:25 — ἤχους — the sound
- Acts 2:2 — ἦχος — a sound
- Hebrews 12:19 — ἤχῳ — to the sound
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2278 ἠχέω (ēchéō), G2727 κατηχέω (katēchéō).
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What does ēchos (G2279) mean?
A loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. roar; figuratively, a rumor.
How is G2279 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2279 as: fame, sound.
How often does ἦχος (ēchos) appear?
Strong's G2279 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 4:37 and last appears in Hebrews 12:19.
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