2303. theion

Lexicon

theion: Sulfur, brimstone

Original Word: θεῖον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: theion
Pronunciation: THAY-on
Phonetic Spelling: (thi'-on)
Definition: Sulfur, brimstone
Meaning: brimstone, sulfur.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

brimstone.

Probably neuter of theios (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur -- brimstone.

see GREEK theios

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 Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
brimstone
NASB Translation
brimstone (7).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2303: θεῖον

θεῖον, 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; (); . (Genesis 19:24; Psalm 10:6 (); 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).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from θεός (theos), meaning "God" or "divine."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1614 גָּפְרִית (gophrith): This Hebrew term is often translated as "brimstone" in the Old Testament. It appears in contexts of divine judgment, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24) and prophetic warnings of judgment (Isaiah 30:33).

The use of "θεῖον" in the New Testament continues the biblical theme of brimstone as a symbol of God's righteous judgment, emphasizing the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine retribution.

Usage: The word "θεῖον" is used in the New Testament to describe brimstone, often in the context of divine judgment or destruction. It appears in apocalyptic and eschatological passages, symbolizing the fiery judgment of God.

Context: The Greek term "θεῖον" is most commonly translated as "brimstone" in the New Testament. It is a substance associated with divine wrath and judgment, often depicted as part of the imagery of hell or the final judgment. The use of "θεῖον" in the New Testament draws on Old Testament imagery, where brimstone is frequently mentioned in conjunction with fire as a tool of divine retribution.

In the Book of Revelation, "θεῖον" is used to describe the lake of fire, a place of eternal punishment for the wicked. For example, Revelation 21:8 (BSB) states, "But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death."

The imagery of brimstone is intended to convey the severity and permanence of God's judgment. It serves as a warning to the unrighteous and a call to repentance. The association of brimstone with divine action underscores the holiness and justice of God, who will ultimately judge sin and evil.

Forms and Transliterations

θειον θείον θεῖον θειου θείου θειω θείω θείῳ theio theiō theíoi theíōi theion theîon theiou theíou

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 17:29 N-ANS
GRK: 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
GRK: καπνὸς καὶ θεῖον
NAS: fire and smoke and brimstone.
KJV: smoke and brimstone.
INT: smoke and brimstone

Revelation 9:18 N-GNS
GRK: καὶ τοῦ θείου τοῦ ἐκπορευομένου
NAS: and the smoke and the brimstone which proceeded
KJV: and by the brimstone, which issued
INT: and the brimstone which goes forth

Revelation 14:10 N-DNS
GRK: πυρὶ καὶ θείῳ ἐνώπιον ἀγγέλων
NAS: with fire and brimstone in the presence
KJV: and brimstone in the presence
INT: fire and brimstone before angels

Revelation 19:20 N-DNS
GRK: καιομένης ἐν θείῳ
NAS: of fire which burns with brimstone.
KJV: burning with brimstone.
INT: burns with brimstone

Revelation 20:10 N-GNS
GRK: πυρὸς καὶ θείου ὅπου καὶ
NAS: of fire and brimstone, where
KJV: of fire and brimstone, where the beast
INT: of fire and of brimstone where [are] also

Revelation 21:8 N-DNS
GRK: πυρὶ καὶ θείῳ ὅ ἐστιν
NAS: with fire and brimstone, which
KJV: and brimstone: which is
INT: with fire and brimstone which is

Strong's Greek 2303
7 Occurrences

θείῳ — 3 Occ.
θεῖον — 2 Occ.
θείου — 2 Occ.