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σκοτία G4653
G4653 is the Greek word σκοτία, transliterated skotía. The King James Version most often renders it darkness.
What it means
dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G4655 (σκότος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: dark(-ness).
Verses using σκοτία
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:27 · KJV
What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.
Luke 12:3 · KJV
Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
John 1:5 · KJV
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 6:17 · KJV
And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
John 8:12 · KJV
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 12:35 · KJV
Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
John 20:1 · KJV
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
1 John 1:5 · KJV
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
1 John 2:8 · KJV
Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
1 John 2:9 · KJV
He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
1 John 2:11 · KJV
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4653 mean?
G4653 is the Greek word σκοτία (skotía), meaning dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively).
How is G4653 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it darkness (13 times), dark (2 times).
How many times does G4653 appear in the Bible?
σκοτία (skotía) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4653 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4655 (σκότος).
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