What does σκιά · θάνατος mean in the Bible?
σκιά · θάνατος is a Greek phrase meaning "shadow of death".
Greek · G4639, G2288
σκιᾷ θανάτου
Shadow · (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
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σκιάG4639shadow
Pronunciationskiá
Shadow as mere outline or copy pointing to the substantial reality it represents, especially in Hebrews theology.
Open lexicon entry →θάνατοςG2288(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciationthánatos
Physical death contrasts with spiritual/eternal death; personified as a power opposing divine life
Open lexicon entry →What does σκιᾷ θανάτου (skia thanatou) mean in the Bible?
σκιά · θάνατος is a Greek phrase meaning "shadow of death".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for G4639, G2288?
G4639, G2288 is connected to 7 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. shadow of death
Source Gloss
shadow of death
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
This word appears as a noun across 3 case and number patterns. The form changes show how the word functions in a sentence; they do not change the basic lexical meaning by themselves.
Form patterns3Aligned forms7Case patternDative (3)Number patternSingular (7)
Nominative · Singular · FeminineActs 5:15 · Col 2:172×
Dative · Singular · FeminineMatt 4:16 · Luke 1:79 · Heb 8:53×
Accusative · Singular · FeminineMark 4:32 · Heb 10:12×
Word Origins
σκιᾷ θανάτου is a primary word - no further derivation.