κῆτος

kētosNoun (Neuter)G2785

sea monster

From: probably from the base of G5490 (χάσμα);

Short Definition

a huge fish (as gaping for prey)

Full Lexicon Entry

a huge fish, sea-monster: (LXX).
LXX Usage: (דָּג) (תַּנִּין), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 12:40

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