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The meaning of καπνός

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

Definition

of uncertain affinity smoke.

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καπνός

Phonetickap-nos'
Transliterationkapnós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain affinity smoke.

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

11 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 2:19

And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:

Word: καπνός (kapnós)
Revelation 14:11

And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.

Word: καπνός (kapnós)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
11x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
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