σπήλαιον

spḗlaion

Number

G4693

Language

Greek

Original word

σπήλαιον

Transliteration

spḗlaion

KJV occurrences

6 verses

Definition

a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort

KJV: cave, den

Root / derivation: neuter of a presumed derivative of (a grotto);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σπήλαιον across 6 verses.

den3×

dens2×

cave1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 21:13

And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Mark1 verse

Mark 11:17

And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.

Luke1 verse

Luke 19:46

Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.

John1 verse

John 11:38

Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

Hebrews1 verse

Hebrews 11:38

(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

Revelation1 verse

Revelation 6:15

And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

Topics that use this word

Theft and Thieves Despondency Escape Faith Judgment Lazarus Miracles of Christ, the Mountains Pilgrims and Strangers Reproof Riches Rocks

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4693 (spḗlaion) mean?

a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort

How many times does G4693 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4693 (σπήλαιον) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “den.”

How is spḗlaion translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4693 is rendered as “den” (3×), “dens” (2×), “cave” (1×).

Where does the Greek word σπήλαιον come from?

neuter of a presumed derivative of (a grotto);