Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4693

Strong's G4693 · Greek

σπήλαιον

spelaion · /spay'-lah-yon/

Number
G4693
Language
Greek
Original word
σπήλαιον
Transliteration
spelaion
Pronunciation
spay'-lah-yon
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

neuter of a presumed derivative of speos (a grotto); a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort:--cave, den.

KJV: cave, den

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
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
John1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4693 (spelaion) mean?

neuter of a presumed derivative of speos (a grotto); a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort:--cave, den.

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 spelaion translated in the KJV?

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