Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ἔρημος”

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

Definition

of uncertain affinity; lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, χώρα being implied) desert, desolate, s...

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G2048

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἔρημος

Phoneticer'-ay-mos

Transliterationérēmos

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain affinity; lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, χώρα being implied) desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.

Scripture References

50 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 14:13	“When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.” Word: ἔρημος (érēmos)
Mark 1:35	“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” Word: ἔρημος (érēmos)
Luke 7:24	“And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?” Word: ἔρημος (érēmos)
John 6:31	“Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.” Word: ἔρημος (érēmos)
Acts 7:42	“Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness?” Word: ἔρημος (érēmos)