ἦχος

echos · /ay'-khos/

Number

G2279

Language

Greek

Original word

ἦχος

Transliteration

echos

Pronunciation

ay'-khos

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. roar; figuratively, a rumor:--fame, sound.

KJV: fame, sound

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἦχος across 3 verses.

sound2×

fame1×

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke1 verse

And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

Acts1 verse

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Hebrews1 verse

And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:

What does Strong's G2279 (echos) mean?

of uncertain affinity; a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. roar; figuratively, a rumor:--fame, sound.

How many times does G2279 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2279 (ἦχος) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sound.”

How is echos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2279 is rendered as “sound” (2×), “fame” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἦχος come from?

of uncertain affinity