Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |