Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σκοτεινός”
Understanding skoteinós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dark, full of darkness. - opaque, i.e. (figuratively) benighted
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σκοτεινός
Phoneticskot-i-nos'
Transliterationskoteinós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dark, full of darkness. - opaque, i.e. (figuratively) benighted
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:23 | “But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!” Word: σκοτεινός (skoteinós) | |
| Luke 11:34 | “The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.” Word: σκοτεινός (skoteinós) | |
| Luke 11:36 | “If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.” Word: σκοτεινός (skoteinós) |