λαῖλαψ G2978

G2978 is the Greek word λαῖλαψ, transliterated laîlaps. The King James Version most often renders it storm.

Word: λαῖλαψTransliteration: laîlapsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a whirlwind (squall).

of uncertain derivation.

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

storm 2×tempest 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: storm, tempest.

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.

What does Strong's G2978 mean?

G2978 is the Greek word λαῖλαψ (laîlaps), meaning a whirlwind (squall).

How is G2978 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it storm (2 times), tempest (1 time).

How many times does G2978 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2978 come from?

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