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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)

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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