Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἰός”
Understanding iós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
poison, rust. - rust (as if emitted by metals) - also venom (as emitted by serpents)
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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
Occurrences in the Bible
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:” Word: ἰός (iós) | |
| James 3:8 | “But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” Word: ἰός (iós) | |
| 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.” Word: ἰός (iós) |