χιών

chiṓn

Number

G5510

Language

Greek

Original word

χιών

Transliteration

chiṓn

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

snow

KJV: snow

Root / derivation: perhaps akin to the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (G5465 (χαλάω)) or G5494 (χειμών) (as descending or empty);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered χιών across 3 verses.

snow3×

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

Matthew1 verse

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

Mark1 verse

And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

Revelation1 verse

His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

What does Strong's G5510 (chiṓn) mean?

snow

How many times does G5510 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5510 (χιών) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “snow.”

How is chiṓn translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5510 is rendered as “snow” (3×).

Where does the Greek word χιών come from?

perhaps akin to the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (G5465 (χαλάω)) or G5494 (χειμών) (as descending or empty);