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λαῖλαψ

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
λαῖλαψ, απος, ἡ
Greek transliteration: 
lailaps
Simplified transliteration: 
lailaps
Numbers
Strong's number: 
2978
GK Number: 
3278
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
3
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-3a(1)
Gloss: 
storm, hurricane, whirlwind
Definition: 
a squall of wind, a hurricane, Mk. 4:37; Lk. 8:23; 2 Pet. 2:17*

Greek-English Concordance for

Mark 4:37 Now a fierce windstorm (lailaps | λαῖλαψ | nom sg fem) arose and the waves began to break into the boat, so that the boat was now filling. the boat
Luke 8:23 As they were sailing along, he fell asleep, and a windstorm (lailaps | λαῖλαψ | nom sg fem) swept down on the lake and they were being swamped and were in danger.
2 Peter 2:17 These people are wells without water, mists driven by a squall (lailapos | λαίλαπος | gen sg fem). For them the gloom of darkness has been reserved.