Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2303

Strong's G2303 · Greek

θεῖον

theion · /thi'-on/

Number
G2303
Language
Greek
Original word
θεῖον
Transliteration
theion
Pronunciation
thi'-on
KJV occurrences
7 verses

Definition

probably neuter of 2304 (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur:--brimstone.

KJV: brimstone

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θεῖον across 7 verses.

brimstone7×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Luke1 verse
Revelation6 verses
Revelation 9:17

And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.

Revelation 9:18

By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths.

Revelation 14:10

The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

Revelation 19:20

And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

Revelation 20:10

And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

Revelation 21:8

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2303 (theion) mean?

probably neuter of 2304 (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur:--brimstone.

How many times does G2303 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2303 (θεῖον) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “brimstone.”

How is theion translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2303 is rendered as “brimstone” (7×).