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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 BoxGen 19:24 - Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah. It was sent down from the sky by the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3 - and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - He has filled him with the Spirit of God - with skill, with understanding, with knowledge, and in all kinds of work,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 29:23

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 29:23 - The whole land will be covered with brimstone, salt, and burning debris; it will not be planted nor will it sprout or produce grass. It will resemble the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which the LORD destroyed in his intense anger.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:15 - Fire resides in his tent; over his residence burning sulfur is scattered.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:3 - for while my spirit is still in me, and the breath from God is in my nostrils,

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:6 - May the LORD rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked! A whirlwind is what they deserve!

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:33 - For the burial place is already prepared; it has been made deep and wide for the king. The firewood is piled high on it. The LORD's breath, like a stream flowing with brimstone, will ignite it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 34:9 - Edom's streams will be turned into pitch and her soil into brimstone; her land will become burning pitch.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 38:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 38:22 - I will judge him with plague and bloodshed. I will rain down on him, his troops and the many peoples who are with him a torrential downpour, hailstones, fire, and brimstone.
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