Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3042

Strong's G3042 · Greek

λιμός

limós

Number
G3042
Language
Greek
Original word
λιμός
Transliteration
limós
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

a scarcity of food

KJV: dearth, famine, hunger

Root / derivation: probably from G3007 (λείπω) (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 (limós) mean?

a scarcity of food

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 limós 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 G3007 (λείπω) (through the idea of destitution);