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χειμών G5494
G5494 is the Greek word χειμών, transliterated cheimṓn. The King James Version most often renders it winter.
What it means
akin to the base of 5490 through the idea of a channel), meaning a storm (as pouring rain); by implication, the rainy season, i.e. winter.
Where it comes from
from a derivative of (to pour.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: tempest, foul weather, winter.
Verses using χειμών
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 16:3 · KJV
And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
Matthew 24:20 · KJV
But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:
Acts 27:20 · KJV
And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
2 Timothy 4:21 · KJV
Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5494 mean?
G5494 is the Greek word χειμών (cheimṓn), meaning akin to the base of 5490 through the idea of a channel), meaning a storm (as pouring rain); by implication, the rainy season, i.e. winter.
How is G5494 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it winter (2 times), foul weather (1 time), tempest (1 time).
How many times does G5494 appear in the Bible?
χειμών (cheimṓn) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5494 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of (to pour.
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