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χόος G5522

G5522 is the Greek word χόος, transliterated chóos. The King James Version most often renders it dust.

Word: χόοςTransliteration: chóosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a heap (as poured out), i.e. rubbish; loose dirt.

Where it comes from

from the base of G5494 (χειμών).

How the King James Version translates it

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

dust 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: dust.

Verses using χόος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 6:11 · KJV

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Revelation 18:19 · KJV

And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5522 mean?

G5522 is the Greek word χόος (chóos), meaning a heap (as poured out), i.e. rubbish; loose dirt.

How is G5522 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it dust (2 times).

How many times does G5522 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G5522 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G5494 (χειμών).

Nearby entries

G5519 · χοῖρος — a hog G5520 · χολάω — to be bilious, i.e. (by implication)…G5521 · χολή — "gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or…G5523 · Χοραζίν — Chorazin, a place in Palestine G5524 · χορηγέω — to be a dance-leader, i.e. (generally) to furnish G5525 · χορός — a ring, i.e. round dance ("choir"

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