Strong's Lexicon kataklusmos: Flood, deluge Original Word: κατακλυσμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κατακλύζω (katakluzo), meaning "to inundate" or "to flood." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3999 (מַבּוּל, mabbul): Refers to the floodwaters in the Genesis account of Noah's flood. Usage: The term "kataklusmos" is used in the New Testament to refer specifically to the great flood described in the book of Genesis, which was a divine judgment upon the earth. It signifies a cataclysmic event involving overwhelming water that covers the earth, destroying all life except for those preserved in Noah's ark. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, flood narratives were common, but the biblical account of Noah's flood is unique in its theological emphasis on divine judgment and salvation. The flood serves as a pivotal event in the biblical narrative, demonstrating God's sovereignty, justice, and mercy. It is a reminder of the consequences of human sin and the possibility of redemption through obedience and faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom katakluzó Definition a flood NASB Translation flood (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2627: κατακλυσμόςκατακλυσμός, κατακλυσμοῦ, ὁ (κατακλύζω), inundation, deluge: of Noah's deluge, Matthew 24:38; Luke 17:27; 2 Peter 2:5. (the Sept. for מַבּוּל); Plato, Diodorus, Philo, Josephus, Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flood. From katakluzo; an inundation -- flood. see GREEK katakluzo Forms and Transliterations κατακλυσμον κατακλυσμόν κατακλυσμὸν κατακλυσμος κατακλυσμός κατακλυσμὸς κατακλυσμου κατακλυσμού κατακλυσμοῦ κατακλυσμώ kataklusmon kataklusmos kataklusmou kataklysmon kataklysmòn kataklysmos kataklysmòs kataklysmou kataklysmoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 24:38 N-GMSGRK: πρὸ τοῦ κατακλυσμοῦ τρώγοντες καὶ NAS: before the flood they were eating KJV: before the flood they were eating INT: before the flood eating and Matthew 24:39 N-NMS Luke 17:27 N-NMS 2 Peter 2:5 N-AMS Strong's Greek 2627 |
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