The meaning of “ἰός”

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

G2447

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἰός

Phoneticee-os'

Transliterationiós

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

poison, rust. - rust (as if emitted by metals) - also venom (as emitted by serpents)

Scripture References

3 total references

Reference	Text
Romans 3:13	“Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:”
James 3:8	“But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”
James 5:3	“Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

James

Book Distribution

Romans1

James2

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