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χιών G5510
G5510 is the Greek word χιών, transliterated chiṓn. The King James Version most often renders it snow.
What it means
snow.
Where it comes from
perhaps akin to the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (G5465 (χαλάω)) or G5494 (χειμών) (as descending or empty).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: snow.
Verses using χιών
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 9:3 · KJV
And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.
Revelation 1:14 · KJV
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
Common questions
What does Strong's G5510 mean?
G5510 is the Greek word χιών (chiṓn), meaning snow.
How is G5510 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it snow (2 times).
How many times does G5510 appear in the Bible?
χιών (chiṓn) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5510 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps akin to the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (G5465 (χαλάω)) or G5494 (χειμών) (as descending or empty).
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