Greek · G2978 · unreviewed

λαῖλαψ

A whirlwind (squall)

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λαῖλαψ G2978
Pronunciation laîlaps

What does λαῖλαψ (laîlaps) mean in the Bible?

λαῖλαψ (laîlaps) is a Greek word meaning "a whirlwind (squall)". λαῖλαψ, -απος, ἡ [in LXX: Job.

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Meaning

a whirlwind (squall)
Extended definition

A violent, sudden storm or squall, often depicting divine power or chaos in biblical narrative.

a hurricane, whirlwind: Mrk.4:37, Luk.8:23, 2Pe.2:17.

Synonymsθύελλα, which see, and cf. ἄνεμος
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Mark 4:37 · Luke 8:23
Genitive · Singular · Feminine 2 Pet 2:17
Biblical Occurrences

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