Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4578

Strong's G4578 · Greek

σεισμός

seismos · /sice-mos'/

Number
G4578
Language
Greek
Original word
σεισμός
Transliteration
seismos
Pronunciation
sice-mos'
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

from 4579; a commotion, i.e. (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake:--earthquake, tempest.

KJV: earthquake, tempest

Root / derivation: from 4579

KJV usage breakdown

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

earthquake10×
earthquakes3×
tempest1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew4 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
Acts1 verse
Revelation5 verses
Revelation 6:12

And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

Revelation 8:5

And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake. into: or, upon

Revelation 11:13

And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. of men: Gr. names of men

Revelation 11:19

And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.

Revelation 16:18

And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4578 (seismos) mean?

from 4579; a commotion, i.e. (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake:--earthquake, tempest.

How many times does G4578 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4578 (σεισμός) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “earthquake.”

How is seismos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4578 is rendered as “earthquake” (10×), “earthquakes” (3×), “tempest” (1×).

Where does the Greek word σεισμός come from?

from 4579