ἰός

ios · /ee-os'/

Number

G2447

Language

Greek

Original word

ἰός

Transliteration

ios

Pronunciation

ee-os'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

perhaps from eimi (to go) or hiemi (to send); rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents):--poison, rust.

KJV: poison, rust

KJV usage breakdown

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

poison2×

rust1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Romans1 verse

Romans 3:13

Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:

James2 verses

James 3:8

But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

James 5:3

Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.

Topics that use this word

Bigotry Boasting Condemnation Depravity of Man Fall of Man, the Life, Eternal Rich, The Riches Tongue Wicked

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2447 (ios) mean?

perhaps from eimi (to go) or hiemi (to send); rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents):--poison, rust.

How many times does G2447 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2447 (ἰός) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “poison.”

How is ios translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2447 is rendered as “poison” (2×), “rust” (1×).