λίμνη

limnēNoun (Feminine)G3041

lake

From: probably from G3040 (λιμήν) (through the idea of nearness of shore);

Short Definition

a pond (large or small)

Full Lexicon Entry

a lake: of the Sea of Galilee ; λ. *Γεννησαρέτ *(which see); λ. πυρός; καιομένη πυρί.
LXX Usage: (אֲגַם), (בְּרֵכָה) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
5
Revelation
5

Key Passages

  • Luke 5:1
  • Luke 8:22
  • Luke 8:33
  • Revelation 20:10
  • Revelation 20:15

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