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χαλεπός G5467

G5467 is the Greek word χαλεπός, transliterated chalepós. The King James Version most often renders it fierce.

Word: χαλεπόςTransliteration: chalepósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

difficult, i.e. dangerous, or (by implication) furious.

Where it comes from

perhaps from G5465 (χαλάω) through the idea of reducing the strength.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

fierce 1×perilous 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: fierce, perilous.

Verses using χαλεπός

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 8:28 · KJV

And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

2 Timothy 3:1 · KJV

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5467 mean?

G5467 is the Greek word χαλεπός (chalepós), meaning difficult, i.e. dangerous, or (by implication) furious.

How is G5467 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it fierce (1 time), perilous (1 time).

How many times does G5467 appear in the Bible?

χαλεπός (chalepós) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5467 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from G5465 (χαλάω) through the idea of reducing the strength.

Nearby entries

G5464 · χάλαζα — hail G5465 · χαλάω — to lower (as into a void)G5466 · Χαλδαῖος — a Chaldæan (i.e. Kasdi), or native or the…G5468 · χαλιναγωγέω — to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively)G5469 · χαλινός — a curb or head-stall (as curbing the spirit)G5470 · χάλκεος — coppery

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