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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
James
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