Greek Word Study
The meaning of “λίψ”
Understanding líps reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from (to pour a "libation") southwest. - the south(- west) wind (as bringing rain, i.e. (by extension) the sout...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
λίψ
Phoneticleeps
Transliterationlíps
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from (to pour a "libation") southwest. - the south(- west) wind (as bringing rain, i.e. (by extension) the south quarter)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:12 | “And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.” Word: λίψ (líps) |