σελήνη

selēnēNoun (Feminine)G4582

moon

From: from (brilliancy;

Short Definition

probably akin to the alternate of G138 (αἱρέομαι), through the idea of attractiveness); the moon

Full Lexicon Entry

the moon: , " (LXX).
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָרֵחַ , also for לְבָנָה; ((10), ? )

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
4
1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:41
  • Acts 2:20
  • Luke 21:25
  • Matthew 24:29
  • Mark 13:24

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