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The meaning of νησίον

Understanding nēsíon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

diminutive of νῆσος island. - an islet

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νησίον

Phoneticnay-see'-on
Transliterationnēsíon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

diminutive of νῆσος island. - an islet

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 27:16

And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:

Word: νησίον (nēsíon)

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