Greek Word Study

The meaning of χάσμα

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

Definition

gulf. - a "chasm" or vacancy (impassable interval)

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χάσμα

Phonetickhas'-mah
Transliterationchásma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gulf. - a "chasm" or vacancy (impassable interval)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 16:26

And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

Word: χάσμα (chásma)

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Luke
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