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δυσμή G1424
G1424 is the Greek word δυσμή, transliterated dysmḗ. The King James Version most often renders it west.
What it means
the sun-set, i.e. (by implication) the western region.
Where it comes from
from G1416 (δύνω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: west.
Verses using δυσμή
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 8:11 · KJV
And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 24:27 · KJV
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Luke 12:54 · KJV
And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.
Luke 13:29 · KJV
And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
Revelation 21:13 · KJV
On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1424 mean?
G1424 is the Greek word δυσμή (dysmḗ), meaning the sun-set, i.e. (by implication) the western region.
How is G1424 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it west (5 times).
How many times does G1424 appear in the Bible?
δυσμή (dysmḗ) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1424 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1416 (δύνω).
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