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ἰός G2447

G2447 is the Greek word ἰός, transliterated iós. The King James Version most often renders it poison.

Word: ἰόςTransliteration: iósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents).

Where it comes from

perhaps from (to go) or (to send).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

poison 1×rust 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: poison, rust.

Verses using ἰός

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 3:13 · KJV

Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:

James 5:3 · KJV

Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2447 mean?

G2447 is the Greek word ἰός (iós), meaning rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents).

How is G2447 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it poison (1 time), rust (1 time).

How many times does G2447 appear in the Bible?

ἰός (iós) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2447 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from (to go) or (to send).

Nearby entries

G2444 · ἱνατί — for what reason ?, i.e. why?G2445 · Ἰόππη — Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine G2446 · Ἰορδάνης — the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river of Palestine G2448 · Ἰουδά — Judah (i.e. Jehudah or Juttah), a part of…G2449 · Ἰουδαία — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine G2450 · Ἰουδαΐζω — to become a Judæan, i.e. "Judaize"

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