λαῖλαψ (laîlaps) — Storm
Greek word study: λαῖλαψ (laîlaps), Strong's G2978. a whirlwind (squall)
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a whirlwind (squall)
KJV translation words: storm, tempest
Strong's G2978 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 4:37 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:17.
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Verses (all 3)
- Mark 4:37 — λαῖλαψ — a storm
- Luke 8:23 — λαῖλαψ — a storm
- 2 Peter 2:17 — λαίλαπος — storm
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What does laîlaps (G2978) mean?
A whirlwind (squall).
How is G2978 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2978 as: storm, tempest.
How often does λαῖλαψ (laîlaps) appear?
Strong's G2978 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 4:37 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:17.
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