σύρτις (sýrtis) — Quicksands
Greek word study: σύρτις (sýrtis), Strong's G4950. a shoal (from the sand drawn thither by the waves), i.e. the Syrtis Major or great bay on the north coast of Africa
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a shoal (from the sand drawn thither by the waves), i.e. the Syrtis Major or great bay on the north coast of Africa
KJV translation words: quicksands
Strong's G4950 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 27:17.
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Verses (all 1)
- Acts 27:17 — Σύρτιν — sandbars of Syrtis
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Named in this entry's derivation: G4951 σύρω (sýrō).
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What does sýrtis (G4950) mean?
A shoal (from the sand drawn thither by the waves), i.e. the syrtis major or great bay on the north coast of africa.
How is G4950 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4950 as: quicksands.
How often does σύρτις (sýrtis) appear?
Strong's G4950 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 27:17.
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