Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4653

Strong's G4653 · Greek

σκοτία

skotia · /skot-ee'-ah/

Number
G4653
Language
Greek
Original word
σκοτία
Transliteration
skotia
Pronunciation
skot-ee'-ah
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

from 4655; dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively):--dark(-ness).

KJV: dark(-ness)

Root / derivation: from 4655

KJV usage breakdown

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

darkness14×
dark2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse
Luke1 verse
John6 verses
John 1:5

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive

John 6:17

And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.

John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

John 12:35

Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

John 12:46

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

John 20:1

The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

1 John4 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4653 (skotia) mean?

from 4655; dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively):--dark(-ness).

How many times does G4653 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4653 (σκοτία) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “darkness.”

How is skotia translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4653 is rendered as “darkness” (14×), “dark” (2×).

Where does the Greek word σκοτία come from?

from 4655