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λίψ G3047
G3047 is the Greek word λίψ, transliterated líps. The King James Version most often renders it south west.
What it means
the south(- west) wind (as bringing rain, i.e. (by extension) the south quarter).
Where it comes from
probably from (to pour a "libation").
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: southwest.
Verses using λίψ
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 27:12 · KJV
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3047 mean?
G3047 is the Greek word λίψ (líps), meaning the south(- west) wind (as bringing rain, i.e. (by extension) the south quarter).
How is G3047 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it south west (1 time).
How many times does G3047 appear in the Bible?
λίψ (líps) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3047 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from (to pour a "libation").
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