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Lexicon :: Strong's G2303 - theion

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θεῖον
Transliteration
theion (Key)
Pronunciation
thi'-on
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Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably of θεῖος (G2304) (in its original sense of flashing)
mGNT
7x in 3 unique form(s) TR
7x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
11x in 3 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:122,*

Strong’s Definitions

θεῖον theîon, thi'-on; probably neuter of G2304 (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur:—brimstone.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's G2303 in the following manner: brimstone (7x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's G2303 in the following manner: brimstone (7x).

  1. brimstone

    1. divine incense, because burning brimstone was regarded as having power to purify, and to ward off disease

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
θεῖον theîon, thi'-on; probably neuter of G2304 (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur:—brimstone.
STRONGS G2303:
θεῖον, -ου, τό, (apparently the neuter of the adjective θεῖος equivalent to divine incense, because burning brimstone was regarded as having power to purify, and to ward off contagion [but Curtius § 320 allies it with θύω; cf. Latin fumus, English dust]), brimstone: Luke 17:29; Revelation 9:17; Revelation 14:10; Revelation 19:20; [Revelation 20:10]; Revelation 21:8. (Genesis 19:24; Psalm 10:6 (Ps. 11:6); Ezekiel 38:22; Homer, Iliad 16, 228; Odyssey 22, 481, 493; (Plato) Tim. Locr., p. 99 c.; Aelian v. h. 13, 15 [16]; Herodian, 8, 4, 26 [9 edition, Bekker].)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
19:24
Psalms
10:6; 11:6
Ezekiel
38:22
Luke
17:29
Revelation
9:17; 14:10; 19:20; 20:10; 21:8

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2303 matches the Greek θεῖον (theion),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 19:24

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 19:24 - Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 31:3

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3 - And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 29:23

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 29:23 - And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:15 - It shall dwell in his tabernacle, because it is none of his: brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 27:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:3 - All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:4 - The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:6 - Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:33

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:33 - For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 34:9 - And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof into brimstone, and the land thereof shall become burning pitch.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 38:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 38:22 - And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.
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