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The meaning of θεῖον

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

Definition

probably neuter of θεῖος (in its original sense of flashing) brimstone. - sulphur

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θεῖον

Phoneticthi'-on
Transliterationtheîon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably neuter of θεῖος (in its original sense of flashing) brimstone. - sulphur

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

7 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 17:29

But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

Word: θεῖον (theîon)
Revelation 19:20

And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

Word: θεῖον (theîon)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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