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The meaning of ἄψινθος

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

Definition

of uncertain derivation wormwood. - wormwood (as a type of bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) calamity)

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ἄψινθος

Phoneticap'-sin-thos
Transliterationápsinthos
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain derivation wormwood. - wormwood (as a type of bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) calamity)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 8:11

And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.

Word: ἄψινθος (ápsinthos)

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