Berean Strong's Lexicon theion: Sulfur, brimstone Original Word: θεῖον Word Origin: Derived from θεός (theos), meaning "god" or "divine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1614 גָּפְרִית (gophrith): Often translated as "brimstone" in the Old Testament, used in contexts of divine judgment, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24). Usage: In the New Testament, "theion" is used to describe sulfur or brimstone, often in the context of divine judgment or purification. The term is associated with fire and burning, symbolizing the consuming and purifying nature of God's judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, sulfur was known for its flammable properties and was often associated with volcanic activity. It was used in religious rituals for purification and was considered a divine element due to its association with fire and brimstone. In the Greco-Roman world, sulfur was also used for medicinal purposes and in various industrial applications. HELPS Word-studies 2303 theíon – properly, sulfur ("brimstone," i.e. smoky, burning rocks), i.e. sulphurous, named for the sulphur-smell left by lightning; (figuratively) the fire of heaven, bringing down God's judgment to display His awesome, unstoppable power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition brimstone NASB Translation brimstone (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2303: θεῖονθεῖον, θείου, 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. Latinfumus, English dust)), brimstone: Luke 17:29; Revelation 9:17; Revelation 14:10; Revelation 19:20; ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brimstone. Probably neuter of theios (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur -- brimstone. see GREEK theios Forms and Transliterations θειον θείον θεῖον θειου θείου θειω θείω θείῳ theio theiō theíoi theíōi theion theîon theiou theíouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 17:29 N-ANSGRK: πῦρ καὶ θεῖον ἀπ' οὐρανοῦ NAS: fire and brimstone from heaven KJV: fire and brimstone from heaven, INT: fire and sulphur from heaven Revelation 9:17 N-NNS Revelation 9:18 N-GNS Revelation 14:10 N-DNS Revelation 19:20 N-DNS Revelation 20:10 N-GNS Revelation 21:8 N-DNS Strong's Greek 2303 |
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