ζόφος

zophosNoun (Masculine)G2217

darkness

From: akin to the base of G3509 (νέφος);

Short Definition

gloom (as shrouding like a cloud)

Full Lexicon Entry

[in Sm.: , * ;] in Hom, the gloom of the under-world; hence, darkness, deep gloom (poët. and late prose writers).† ὁμίχλη, -ης, ἡ, a mist
Synonyms
νέφος, νεφέλη, both thicker than ὁ
LXX Usage: for עֲרָפֶל, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
2
Jude
2
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:4
  • 2 Peter 2:17
  • Hebrews 12:18
  • Jude 1:6
  • Jude 1:13

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