Strong's G285 · Greek
ἄμμος
ammos · /am'-mos/
Number
G285
Language
Greek
Original word
ἄμμος
Transliteration
ammos
Pronunciation
am'-mos
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
perhaps from 260; sand (as heaped on the beach):--sand.
KJV: sand
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄμμος across 3 verses.
sand3×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G285 (ammos) mean?
perhaps from 260; sand (as heaped on the beach):--sand.
How many times does G285 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G285 (ἄμμος) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sand.”
How is ammos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G285 is rendered as “sand” (3×).