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σπήλαιον G4693
G4693 is the Greek word σπήλαιον, transliterated spḗlaion. The King James Version most often renders it den.
What it means
a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort.
Where it comes from
neuter of a presumed derivative of (a grotto).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cave, den.
Verses using σπήλαιον
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 21:13 · KJV
And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Mark 11:17 · KJV
And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Luke 19:46 · KJV
Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.
John 11:38 · KJV
Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.
Hebrews 11:38 · KJV
(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
Revelation 6:15 · KJV
And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
Common questions
What does Strong's G4693 mean?
G4693 is the Greek word σπήλαιον (spḗlaion), meaning a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort.
How is G4693 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it den (3 times), dens (2 times), cave (1 time).
How many times does G4693 appear in the Bible?
σπήλαιον (spḗlaion) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4693 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of (a grotto).
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