ἦχος

ēchosNoun (Masculine)G2279

sound

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. roar; figuratively, a rumor

Full Lexicon Entry

(also in late and MGr., -εος, τό, )
1.a noise, sound
2.a report
LXX Usage: for הָמוֹן, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Acts
1
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 2:2
  • Hebrews 12:19
  • Luke 21:25
  • Luke 4:37

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