λαῖλαψ

lailaps · /lah'-ee-laps/

Number

G2978

Language

Greek

Original word

λαῖλαψ

Transliteration

lailaps

Pronunciation

lah'-ee-laps

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

of uncertain derivation; a whirlwind (squall):--storm, tempest.

KJV: storm, tempest

Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation

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

storm2×

tempest1×

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

Mark1 verse

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

Luke1 verse

But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

2 Peter1 verse

These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.

What does Strong's G2978 (lailaps) mean?

of uncertain derivation; a whirlwind (squall):--storm, tempest.

How many times does G2978 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2978 (λαῖλαψ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “storm.”

How is lailaps translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2978 is rendered as “storm” (2×), “tempest” (1×).

Where does the Greek word λαῖλαψ come from?

of uncertain derivation