Greek · G2447 · unreviewed

ἰός

Rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents)

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ἰός G2447
Pronunciation iós

What does ἰός (iós) mean in the Bible?

ἰός (iós) is a Greek word meaning "rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents)". ἰός, -οῦ, ὁ [in LXX: Eze.

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Meaning

rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents)
Extended definition

Corrosive decay or deadly toxin: destructive substances emitted from their sources with corrupting power.

1an arrow.
2rust (Ez, l.with): Jas.5:3 (cf. MM, Exp., xv).
3poison: figuratively, Rom.3:13 (Ps. l.with), Jas.3:8.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Rom 3:13 · Jas 5:3
Genitive · Singular · Masculine Jas 3:8
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