Strong's Lexicon lailaps: Storm, tempest, whirlwind Original Word: λαῖλαψ Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "lailaps," similar concepts of storms and tempests can be found in Hebrew words like "סוּפָה" (suphah, Strong's H5492) and "סַעַר" (sa'ar, Strong's H5591), which also describe violent winds and storms. Usage: The Greek word "lailaps" refers to a violent storm or tempest, often characterized by strong winds and tumultuous conditions. In the New Testament, it is used to describe sudden and fierce storms, particularly those that occur at sea, which can be life-threatening and cause great fear among those caught in them. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Mediterranean world, the sea was often seen as a place of chaos and danger. Mariners were well aware of the sudden and violent storms that could arise, threatening their lives and livelihoods. Such storms were not only natural phenomena but were also seen as manifestations of divine power or judgment. In the biblical context, storms often symbolize trials, divine intervention, or the power of God over creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from intens. prefix lai- and a prim. root lap- Definition a hurricane NASB Translation fierce gale (1), gale (1), storm (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2978: λαῖλαψλαῖλαψ ((L T Tr WH) not λαῖλαψ (Griesbach), cf. Winers Grammar, § 6, 1 e.; Lipsius, Grammat. Untersuch., p. 37f; (Chandler § 620; Tdf. Proleg., p. 101)), λαίλαπος, ἡ (masculine in א* Mark 4:37; cf. Thomas Magister, Ritschl edition, p. 226, 4), a whirlwind, tempestuous wind: 2 Peter 2:17; λαῖλαψ ἀνέμου (cf. German Sturmwind; ἄνεμος σύν λαίλαπι πολλή, Homer, Iliad 17, 57), a violent attack of wind (A. V. a storm of wind), a squall ((see below)), Mark 4:37; Luke 8:23. (The Sept., Job 21:18; Job 38:1; Wis. 5:15, 24; Sir. 48:9.) (According to Schmidt (chapter 55 § 13), λαῖλαψ is never a single gust, nor a steadily blowing wind, however violent; but a storm breaking forth from black thunder-clouds in furious gusts, with floods of rain, and throwing everything topsy-turvy; according to Aristotle, de mund. 4, p. 395{a}, 7 it is 'a whirlwind revolving from below upward.') Strong's Exhaustive Concordance storm, tempest. Of uncertain derivation; a whirlwind (squall) -- storm, tempest. Forms and Transliterations λαιλαπος λαίλαπος λαιλαψ λαίλαψ λαῖλαψ λάκκοις λάκκον λάκκος λάκκου λάκκους λάκκω λάκκων lailapos laílapos lailaps laîlapsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 4:37 N-NFSGRK: καὶ γίνεται λαῖλαψ μεγάλη ἀνέμου NAS: a fierce gale of wind, KJV: there arose a great storm of wind, and INT: And comes a storm violent of wind Luke 8:23 N-NFS 2 Peter 2:17 N-GFS Strong's Greek 2978 |
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