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ἀχλύς G887

G887 is the Greek word ἀχλύς, transliterated achlýs. The King James Version most often renders it mist.

Word: ἀχλύςTransliteration: achlýsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

dimness of sight, i.e. (probably) a cataract.

Where it comes from

of uncertain derivation.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

mist 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: mist.

Verses using ἀχλύς

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 13:11 · KJV

And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

Common questions

What does Strong's G887 mean?

G887 is the Greek word ἀχλύς (achlýs), meaning dimness of sight, i.e. (probably) a cataract.

How is G887 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it mist (1 time).

How many times does G887 appear in the Bible?

ἀχλύς (achlýs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G887 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.

Nearby entries

G884 · ἀχάριστος — thankless, i.e. ungrateful G885 · Ἀχείμ — Achim, an Israelite G886 · ἀχειροποίητος — unmanufactured, i.e. inartificial G888 · ἀχρεῖος — useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious G889 · ἀχρειόω — to render useless, i.e. spoil G890 · ἄχρηστος — inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental

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