Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κοίμησις”
Understanding koímēsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
taking of rest. - sleeping, i.e. (by implication) repose
G2838
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κοίμησις
Phonetickoy'-may-sis
Transliterationkoímēsis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
taking of rest. - sleeping, i.e. (by implication) repose
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 11:13 | “Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.” Word: κοίμησις (koímēsis) |