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ἄψινθος G894

G894 is the Greek word ἄψινθος, transliterated ápsinthos. The King James Version most often renders it wormwood.

Word: ἄψινθοςTransliteration: ápsinthosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

wormwood (as a type of bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) calamity).

Where it comes from

of uncertain derivation.

How the King James Version translates it

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

wormwood 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: wormwood.

Verses using ἄψινθος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Revelation 8:11 · KJV

And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.

Common questions

What does Strong's G894 mean?

G894 is the Greek word ἄψινθος (ápsinthos), meaning wormwood (as a type of bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) calamity).

How is G894 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G894 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G894 come from?

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

Nearby entries

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