λαῖλαψ

lailapsNoun (Feminine)G2978

storm

From: of uncertain derivation;

Short Definition

a whirlwind (squall)

Full Lexicon Entry

a hurricane, whirlwind.
Synonyms
θύελλα, which see, and cf. ἄνεμος
LXX Usage: א (סוּפָה), (סַעַר), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
1
Luke
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:17
  • Luke 8:23
  • Mark 4:37

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