Greek · G4652 · unreviewed

σκοτεινός

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σκοτεινός G4652
Pronunciation skoteinós

What does σκοτεινός (skoteinós) mean in the Bible?

σκοτεινός (skoteinós) is a Greek word meaning "dark". σκοτεινός (WH.

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Meaning

dark
Extended definition

Spiritual/moral darkness in contrast to light; used metaphorically for evil and blindness to truth

(σκότος), [in LXX chiefly for חֹשֶׁךְ and cogn. forms ;] dark: opposite to φωτεινός, Mat.6:23, Luk.11:34, 36.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Neuter Matt 6:23 · Luke 11:34
Accusative · Singular · Neuter Luke 11:36
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