λαῖλαψ

Dictionary

λαῖλαψ, απος, ἡ

Greek transliteration

lailaps

Simplified transliteration

lailaps

Strong's number

2978

GK Number

3278

Frequency in New Testament

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*

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.

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