Greek Word Study

The meaning of καῦμα

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

Definition

heat. - properly, a burn (concretely), but used (abstractly) of a glow

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Greek Text
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καῦμα

Phonetickow'-mah
Transliterationkaûma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

heat. - properly, a burn (concretely), but used (abstractly) of a glow

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 7:16

They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.

Word: καῦμα (kaûma)
Revelation 16:9

And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.

Word: καῦμα (kaûma)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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