σπήλαιον (spḗlaion) — Cave
Greek word study: σπήλαιον (spḗlaion), Strong's G4693. a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort
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a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort
KJV translation words: cave, den
Strong's G4693 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:13 and last appears in Revelation 6:15.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Matthew 21:13 — σπήλαιον — a den
- Mark 11:17 — σπήλαιον — a den
- Luke 19:46 — σπήλαιον — a den
- John 11:38 — σπήλαιον — a cave
- Hebrews 11:38 — σπηλαίοις — in caves
- Revelation 6:15 — σπήλαια — caves
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Frequently asked questions
What does spḗlaion (G4693) mean?
A cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort.
How is G4693 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4693 as: cave, den.
How often does σπήλαιον (spḗlaion) appear?
Strong's G4693 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 21:13 and last appears in Revelation 6:15.
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