σκοτίζω (skotízō) — Darken

Greek word study: σκοτίζω (skotízō), Strong's G4654. to obscure (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G4654
Quick definition
Greek word
σκοτίζω (skotízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to obscure (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G4655 (σκότος);

KJV translation words: darken

Where this word appears

Strong's G4654 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:29 and last appears in Revelation 8:12.

How it is rendered in the text

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

will be darkened ×2may be darkened ×1should be darkened ×1was darkened ×1

Forms found in the text

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

σκοτισθήσεται ×2σκοτισθήτωσαν ×1σκοτισθῇ ×1ἐσκοτίσθη ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Matthew 24:29 — σκοτισθήσεται — will be darkened
  • Mark 13:24 — σκοτισθήσεται — will be darkened
  • Romans 1:21 — ἐσκοτίσθη — was darkened
  • Romans 11:10 — σκοτισθήτωσαν — should be darkened
  • Revelation 8:12 — σκοτισθῇ — may be darkened

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4655 σκότος (skótos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does skotízō (G4654) mean?

To obscure (literally or figuratively).

How is G4654 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4654 as: darken.

How often does σκοτίζω (skotízō) appear?

Strong's G4654 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:29 and last appears in Revelation 8:12.