3041. limné

Lexicon

limné: Lake

Original Word: λίμνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: limné
Pronunciation: LEEM-nay
Phonetic Spelling: (lim'-nay)
Definition: Lake
Meaning: a lake.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lake.

Probably from limen (through the idea of nearness of shore); a pond (large or small) -- lake.

see GREEK limen

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
a lake
NASB Translation
lake (11).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3041: λίμνη

λίμνη, λίμνης, ἡ (from λείβω to pour, pour out (cf. Curtius, § 541)) (from Homer down), a lake: λίμνη Γεννησαρέτ (which see), Luke 5:1; absolutely, of the same, Luke 5:2; Luke 8:22f, 33; τοῦ πυρός, Revelation 19:20; Revelation 20:10, 14f; καιομένη πυρί, Revelation 21:8.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From a primary word λίμνη (limnē), meaning "lake" or "pool."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Hebrew equivalent for a body of water such as a lake or pool is often represented by the word יָם (yam), Strong's Hebrew 3220, which generally means "sea" or "large body of water."
• Another related Hebrew term is בְּרֵכָה (berekah), Strong's Hebrew 1295, meaning "pool" or "reservoir."

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term λίμνη as used in the New Testament, reflecting its significance in both historical and theological contexts.

Usage: The term λίμνη is used in the New Testament to describe both literal and metaphorical bodies of water. It appears in contexts that refer to natural lakes as well as symbolic uses, such as the "lake of fire."

Context: • The Greek word λίμνη is used in the New Testament to denote a lake or a pool. It appears in several passages, often in the context of geographical locations or eschatological imagery.
• In the Gospel accounts, λίμνη is used to describe the Sea of Galilee, which is referred to as a lake. For example, in Luke 5:1, the term is used: "On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, He was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret."
• The most notable symbolic use of λίμνη is found in the Book of Revelation, where it describes the "lake of fire." This is a place of final judgment and eternal punishment for the wicked. Revelation 20:14-15 states: "Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire."
• The imagery of the "lake of fire" serves as a powerful symbol of divine justice and the ultimate defeat of evil. It underscores the seriousness of sin and the finality of God's judgment.
• The use of λίμνη in both literal and metaphorical contexts highlights the versatility of the term in conveying physical realities and spiritual truths.

Forms and Transliterations

λίμναι λίμνας λιμνη λίμνη λίμνῃ λιμνην λίμνην λιμνης λίμνης λιμοκτονήσει limne limnē límne límnē límnei límnēi limnen limnēn límnen límnēn limnes limnēs límnes límnēs

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 5:1 N-AFS
GRK: παρὰ τὴν λίμνην Γεννησαρέτ
NAS: He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret;
KJV: stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
INT: by the lake of Gennesaret

Luke 5:2 N-AFS
GRK: παρὰ τὴν λίμνην οἱ δὲ
NAS: lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen
KJV: by the lake: but
INT: by the lake but

Luke 8:22 N-GFS
GRK: πέραν τῆς λίμνης καὶ ἀνήχθησαν
NAS: to the other side of the lake. So
KJV: the other side of the lake. And
INT: other side of the lake and they put off

Luke 8:23 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν λίμνην καὶ συνεπληροῦντο
NAS: descended on the lake, and they [began] to be swamped
KJV: on the lake; and
INT: on the lake and they were being swamped

Luke 8:33 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν λίμνην καὶ ἀπεπνίγη
NAS: the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.
KJV: place into the lake, and
INT: into the lake and were drowned

Revelation 19:20 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν λίμνην τοῦ πυρὸς
NAS: alive into the lake of fire
KJV: alive into a lake of fire burning
INT: into the lake of fire

Revelation 20:10 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν λίμνην τοῦ πυρὸς
NAS: them was thrown into the lake of fire
KJV: was cast into the lake of fire and
INT: into the lake of fire

Revelation 20:14 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν λίμνην τοῦ πυρός
NAS: were thrown into the lake of fire.
KJV: were cast into the lake of fire. This
INT: into the lake of fire

Revelation 20:14 N-NFS
GRK: ἐστιν ἡ λίμνη τοῦ πυρός
NAS: is the second death, the lake of fire.
INT: is the lake of fire

Revelation 20:15 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν λίμνην τοῦ πυρός
NAS: he was thrown into the lake of fire.
KJV: was cast into the lake of fire.
INT: into the lake of fire

Revelation 21:8 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ λίμνῃ τῇ καιομένῃ
NAS: their part [will be] in the lake that burns
KJV: part in the lake which burneth
INT: [is] in the lake which burns

Strong's Greek 3041
11 Occurrences

λίμνη — 2 Occ.
λίμνην — 8 Occ.
λίμνης — 1 Occ.