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καυσόω G2741

G2741 is the Greek word καυσόω, transliterated kausóō. The King James Version most often renders it fervent heat.

Word: καυσόωTransliteration: kausóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to set on fire.

Where it comes from

from G2740 (καῦσις).

How the King James Version translates it

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

fervent heat 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: fervent heat.

Verses using καυσόω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Peter 3:10 · KJV

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

2 Peter 3:12 · KJV

Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

Common questions

What does Strong's G2741 mean?

G2741 is the Greek word καυσόω (kausóō), meaning to set on fire.

How is G2741 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fervent heat (2 times).

How many times does G2741 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2741 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2740 (καῦσις).

Nearby entries

G2738 · καῦμα — properly, a burn (concretely), but used…G2739 · καυματίζω — to burn G2740 · καῦσις — burning (the act)G2742 · καύσων — a glare G2743 · καυτηριάζω — to brand ("cauterize"), i.e. (by…G2744 · καυχάομαι — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)

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