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Lexicon :: Strong's G4652 - skoteinos

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σκοτεινός
Transliteration
skoteinos (Key)
Pronunciation
skot-i-nos'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 7:423,1049

Strong’s Definitions

σκοτεινός skoteinós, skot-i-nos'; from G4655; opaque, i.e. (figuratively) benighted:—dark, full of darkness.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G4652 in the following manner: full of darkness (2x), dark (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G4652 in the following manner: full of darkness (2x), dark (1x).

  1. full of darkness, covered with darkness

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σκοτεινός skoteinós, skot-i-nos'; from G4655; opaque, i.e. (figuratively) benighted:—dark, full of darkness.
STRONGS G4652:
σκοτεινός (WH σκοτινος; see Iota), σκοτεινή, σκοτεινόν (σκότος), full of darkness, covered with darkness (from Aeschylus down): opposed to φωτεινός, Matthew 6:23; Luke 11:34, 36 (τά σκοτεινά καί τά φωτεινα, Xenophon, mem. 3, 10, 1; (cf. 4, 3, 4)).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
6:23
Luke
11:34; 11:36

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4652 matches the Greek σκοτεινός (skoteinos),
which occurs 14 times in 14 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 15:12

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 15:12 - As the sun was going down, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and a terrifying darkness came down over him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 5:24

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 5:24 - But when they arrived at the citadel,[fn] Gehazi took the gifts from the servants and sent the men back. Then he went and hid the gifts inside the house.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 10:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 10:21 - before I leave—never to return—
for the land of darkness and utter gloom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:23 - They wander around, saying, ‘Where can I find bread?’[fn]
They know their day of destruction is near.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:11 - He shrouded himself in darkness,
veiling his approach with dark rain clouds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 88:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:6 - You have thrown me into the lowest pit,
into the darkest depths.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 143:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:3 - My enemy has chased me.
He has knocked me to the ground
and forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:6 - by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables,
the words of the wise and their riddles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:19 - But the way of the wicked is like total darkness.
They have no idea what they are stumbling over.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 45:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:3 - And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness—
secret riches.
I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD,
the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 45:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:19 - I publicly proclaim bold promises.
I do not whisper obscurities in some dark corner.
I would not have told the people of Israel[fn] to seek me
if I could not be found.
I, the LORD, speak only what is true
and declare only what is right.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 48:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 48:16 - Come closer, and listen to this.
From the beginning I have told you plainly what would happen.”
And now the Sovereign LORD and his Spirit
have sent me with this message.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 13:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 13:16 - Give glory to the LORD your God
before it is too late.
Acknowledge him before he brings darkness upon you,
causing you to stumble and fall on the darkening mountains.
For then, when you look for light,
you will find only terrible darkness and gloom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:6

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:6 - He has buried me in a dark place,
like those long dead.
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