Greek Word Study
The meaning of “χάλαζα”
Understanding chálaza reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from χαλάω hail.
G5464
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
χάλαζα
Phonetickhal'-ad-zah
Transliterationchálaza
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from χαλάω hail.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 8:7 | “The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.” Word: χάλαζα (chálaza) | |
| Revelation 11:19 | “And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail. ” Word: χάλαζα (chálaza) | |
| Revelation 16:21 | “And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great. ” Word: χάλαζα (chálaza) |