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γλυκύς G1099

G1099 is the Greek word γλυκύς, transliterated glykýs. The King James Version most often renders it sweet.

Word: γλυκύςTransliteration: glykýsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

sweet (i.e. not bitter nor salt).

Where it comes from

of uncertain affinity.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sweet 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: sweet, fresh.

Verses using γλυκύς

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

James 3:11 · KJV

Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

Revelation 10:9 · KJV

And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.

Revelation 10:10 · KJV

And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1099 mean?

G1099 is the Greek word γλυκύς (glykýs), meaning sweet (i.e. not bitter nor salt).

How is G1099 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sweet (3 times).

How many times does G1099 appear in the Bible?

γλυκύς (glykýs) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1099 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity.

Nearby entries

G1096 · γίνομαι — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e…G1097 · γινώσκω — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety…G1098 · γλεῦκος — sweet wine, i.e. (properly) must (fresh…G1100 · γλῶσσα — the tongue; by implication, a language…G1101 · γλωσσόκομον — properly, a case (to keep mouthpieces of…G1102 · γναφεύς — a cloth-dresser

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