Strong's G3520 · Greek
νῆσος
nesos · /nay'-sos/
Definition
probably from the base of 3491; an island:--island, isle.
KJV: island, isle
Root / derivation: probably from the base of 3491
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered νῆσος across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts6 verses
And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:
Acts 27:26Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
Acts 28:1And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.
Acts 28:7In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.
Acts 28:9So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:
Acts 28:11And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.
Revelation3 verses
I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 6:14And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.
Revelation 16:20And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3520 (nesos) mean?
probably from the base of 3491; an island:--island, isle.
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 nesos 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 3491