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ὑετός G5205
G5205 is the Greek word ὑετός, transliterated hyetós. The King James Version most often renders it rain.
What it means
rain, especially a shower.
Where it comes from
from a primary (to rain).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: rain.
Verses using ὑετός
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 14:17 · KJV
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Acts 28:2 · KJV
And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
Hebrews 6:7 · KJV
For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
James 5:18 · KJV
And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
Revelation 11:6 · KJV
These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5205 mean?
G5205 is the Greek word ὑετός (hyetós), meaning rain, especially a shower.
How is G5205 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it rain (5 times).
How many times does G5205 appear in the Bible?
ὑετός (hyetós) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5205 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a primary (to rain).
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