λιμός (limós) — Dearth
Greek word study: λιμός (limós), Strong's G3042. a scarcity of food
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a scarcity of food
KJV translation words: dearth, famine, hunger
Strong's G3042 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:7 and last appears in Revelation 18:8.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 12)
- Matthew 24:7 — λιμοὶ — famines
- Mark 13:8 — λιμοί — famines
- Luke 4:25 — λιμὸς — a famine
- Luke 15:14 — λιμὸς — a famine
- Luke 15:17 — λιμῷ — with hunger
- Luke 21:11 — λιμοὶ — famines
- Acts 7:11 — λιμὸς — a famine
- Acts 11:28 — λιμὸν — a famine
- Romans 8:35 — λιμὸς — famine
- 2 Corinthians 11:27 — λιμῷ — hunger
- Revelation 6:8 — λιμῷ — famine
- Revelation 18:8 — λιμός — famine
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3007 λείπω (leípō).
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Frequently asked questions
What does limós (G3042) mean?
A scarcity of food.
How is G3042 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3042 as: dearth, famine, hunger.
How often does λιμός (limós) appear?
Strong's G3042 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:7 and last appears in Revelation 18:8.
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