Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3042

Strong's G3042 · Greek

λιμός

limos · /lee-mos'/

Number
G3042
Language
Greek
Original word
λιμός
Transliteration
limos
Pronunciation
lee-mos'
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

probably from 3007 (through the idea of destitution); a scarcity of food:--dearth, famine, hunger.

KJV: dearth, famine, hunger

Root / derivation: probably from 3007 (through the idea of destitution)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λιμός across 12 verses.

famine4×
famines3×
hunger3×
dearth2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke4 verses
Acts2 verses
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3042 (limos) mean?

probably from 3007 (through the idea of destitution); a scarcity of food:--dearth, famine, hunger.

How many times does G3042 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3042 (λιμός) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “famine.”

How is limos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3042 is rendered as “famine” (4×), “famines” (3×), “hunger” (3×), “dearth” (2×).

Where does the Greek word λιμός come from?

probably from 3007 (through the idea of destitution)