χάσμα (chásma) — Gulf

Greek word study: χάσμα (chásma), Strong's G5490. a "chasm" or vacancy (impassable interval)

GreekStrong's G5490
Quick definition
Greek word
χάσμα (chásma)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a "chasm" or vacancy (impassable interval)

Word study
Derivation: from a form of an obsolete primary (to "gape" or "yawn");

KJV translation words: gulf

Where this word appears

Strong's G5490 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 Luke 16:26.

How it is rendered in the text

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a chasm ×1

Forms found in the text

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χάσμα ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2785 κῆτος (kētos), G5465 χαλάω (chaláō), G5476 χαμαί (chamaí), G5491 χεῖλος (cheîlos), G5495 χείρ (cheír), G5503 χήρα (chḗra), G5510 χιών (chiṓn), G5561 χώρα (chṓra).

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 chásma (G5490) mean?

A "chasm" or vacancy (impassable interval).

How is G5490 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5490 as: gulf.

How often does χάσμα (chásma) appear?

Strong's G5490 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 Luke 16:26.