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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

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 19:24 - Then the LORD rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 31:3 - and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:31 - and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 29:23

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 29:23 - The whole land will be a burning waste of salt and sulfur—nothing planted, nothing sprouting, no vegetation growing on it. It will be like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboyim, which the LORD overthrew in fierce anger.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 18:15 - Fire resides[fn] in his tent; burning sulfur is scattered over his dwelling.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:3 - as long as I have life within me, the breath of God in my nostrils,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:4

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:6 - On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:33

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:33 - Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its fire pit has been made deep and wide, with an abundance of fire and wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 34:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 34:9 - Edom’s streams will be turned into pitch, her dust into burning sulfur; her land will become blazing pitch!

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 38:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 38:22 - I will execute judgment on him with plague and bloodshed; I will pour down torrents of rain, hailstones and burning sulfur on him and on his troops and on the many nations with him.
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