Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3520

Strong's G3520 · Greek

νῆσος

nēsos

Number
G3520
Language
Greek
Original word
νῆσος
Transliteration
nēsos
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

an island

KJV: island, isle

Root / derivation: probably from the base of G3491 (ναῦς);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered νῆσος across 9 verses.

island6×
isle3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Acts6 verses
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3520 (nēsos) mean?

an island

How many times does G3520 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3520 (νῆσος) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “island.”

How is nēsos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3520 is rendered as “island” (6×), “isle” (3×).

Where does the Greek word νῆσος come from?

probably from the base of G3491 (ναῦς);