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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

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