Greek Word Study
The meaning of “χιών”
Understanding chiṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
snow.
G5510
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
χιών
Phonetickhee-one'
Transliterationchiṓn
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
snow.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 28:3 | “His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:” Word: χιών (chiṓn) | |
| Mark 9:3 | “And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.” Word: χιών (chiṓn) | |
| Revelation 1:14 | “His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;” Word: χιών (chiṓn) |