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The meaning of κλύδων

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

Definition

raging, wave. - a surge of the sea (literally or figuratively)

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κλύδων

Phonetickloo'-dohn
Transliterationklýdōn
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

raging, wave. - a surge of the sea (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 8:24

And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

Word: κλύδων (klýdōn)
James 1:6

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Word: κλύδων (klýdōn)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Luke
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