Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3520

Strong's G3520 · Greek

νῆσος

nesos · /nay'-sos/

Number
G3520
Language
Greek
Original word
νῆσος
Transliteration
nesos
Pronunciation
nay'-sos
KJV occurrences
9 verses

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.

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 (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