Strong's G4582 · Greek
σελήνη
selḗnē
Definition
probably akin to the alternate of G138 (αἱρέομαι), through the idea of attractiveness); the moon
KJV: moon
Root / derivation: from (brilliancy;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σελήνη across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation4 verses
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 8:12And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.
Revelation 12:1And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
Revelation 21:23And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4582 (selḗnē) mean?
probably akin to the alternate of G138 (αἱρέομαι), through the idea of attractiveness); the moon
How many times does G4582 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4582 (σελήνη) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “moon.”
How is selḗnē translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4582 is rendered as “moon” (9×).
Where does the Greek word σελήνη come from?
from (brilliancy;