Strong's G3041 · Greek
λίμνη
limne · /lim'-nay/
Definition
probably from 3040 (through the idea of nearness of shore); a pond (large or small):--lake.
KJV: lake
Root / derivation: probably from 3040 (through the idea of nearness of shore)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λίμνη across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke5 verses
And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
Luke 5:2And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
Luke 8:22Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
Luke 8:23But 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.
Luke 8:33Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.
Revelation5 verses
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 20:10And 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 20:14And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
Revelation 20:15And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Revelation 21:8But 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 G3041 (limne) mean?
probably from 3040 (through the idea of nearness of shore); a pond (large or small):--lake.
How many times does G3041 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3041 (λίμνη) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lake.”
How is limne translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3041 is rendered as “lake” (10×).
Where does the Greek word λίμνη come from?
probably from 3040 (through the idea of nearness of shore)