Greek Word Study
The meaning of “λοιμός”
Understanding loimós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain affinity pestilence(-t). - a plague (literally, the disease, or figuratively, a pest)
G3061
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
λοιμός
Phoneticloy'-mos
Transliterationloimós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain affinity pestilence(-t). - a plague (literally, the disease, or figuratively, a pest)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:7 | “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.” Word: λοιμός (loimós) | |
| Luke 21:11 | “And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.” Word: λοιμός (loimós) | |
| Acts 24:5 | “For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:” Word: λοιμός (loimós) |