Greek · G2447, G2287 · unreviewed

ἰοῦ θανατηφόρου

Rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents) · deadly

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ἰός G2447 rust (as if emitted by metals); also venom (as emitted by serpents)
Pronunciation iós
Corrosive decay or deadly toxin: destructive substances emitted from their sources with corrupting power.
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θανατήφορος G2287 deadly
Pronunciation thanatḗphoros
Bearing or carrying death as its characteristic effect; what actively produces death.
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What does ἰοῦ θανατηφόρου (iou thanatēphorou) mean in the Bible?

ἰός · θανατήφορος is a Greek word meaning "poison bearing death".

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Meaning

poison bearing death
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Rom 3:13 · Jas 5:3
Genitive · Singular · Masculine Jas 3:8
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