ἦχος G2279

G2279 is the Greek word ἦχος, transliterated ēchos. The King James Version most often renders it sound.

Word: ἦχοςTransliteration: ēchosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. roar; figuratively, a rumor.

of uncertain affinity.

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

sound 2×fame 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: fame, sound.

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:

What does Strong's G2279 mean?

G2279 is the Greek word ἦχος (ēchos), meaning a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. roar; figuratively, a rumor.

How is G2279 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sound (2 times), fame (1 time).

How many times does G2279 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2279 come from?

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