Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κῆτος”
Understanding kētos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from the base of χάσμα whale. - a huge fish (as gaping for prey)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κῆτος
Phonetickay'-tos
Transliterationkētos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from the base of χάσμα whale. - a huge fish (as gaping for prey)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:40 | “For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” Word: κῆτος (kētos) |