Greek Word Study

The meaning of δράκων

Understanding drákōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably from an alternate form of (to look) dragon. - a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)

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δράκων

Phoneticdrak'-own
Transliterationdrákōn
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from an alternate form of (to look) dragon. - a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

12 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 12:17

And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Word: δράκων (drákōn)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
12x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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