Strong's G4653 · Greek
σκοτία
skotia · /skot-ee'-ah/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John6 verses
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive
John 6:17And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.
John 8:12Then 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 12:35Then 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 12:46I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
John 20:1The 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
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
1 John 2:8Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
1 John 2:9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
1 John 2:11But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
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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