σκοτία

skotiaNoun (Feminine)G4653

darkness

From: from G4655 (σκότος);

Short Definition

dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

in late writers = σκότος, darkness. Metaphorical, (a) of secrecy (opposite to ἐν φωτί): (b) of spiritual darkness.
LXX Usage: (אֹפֶל), (חָשַׁךְ), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
6
1 John
4
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 John 1:5
  • 1 John 2:9
  • John 1:5
  • John 12:46
  • John 6:17

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