ἄμμος (ámmos) — Sand
Greek word study: ἄμμος (ámmos), Strong's G285. sand (as heaped on the beach)
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sand (as heaped on the beach)
KJV translation words: sand
Strong's G285 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:26 and last appears in Revelation 20:8.
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Verses (all 4)
- Matthew 7:26 — ἄμμον — sand
- Romans 9:27 — ἄμμος — sand
- Hebrews 11:12 — ἄμμος — sand
- Revelation 20:8 — ἄμμος — sand
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Named in this entry's derivation: G260 ἅμα (háma).
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What does ámmos (G285) mean?
Sand (as heaped on the beach).
How is G285 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G285 as: sand.
How often does ἄμμος (ámmos) appear?
Strong's G285 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:26 and last appears in Revelation 20:8.
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