Definition
λαῖλαψ, -απος, ἡ
[in LXX: Job 21:18; 27:20 א (סוּפָה) Job 38:1, Jeremiah 25:32 (סַעַר), Wis.5.14, 23, Sir.48.9, 12 * ;]
a hurricane, whirlwind: Mark 4:37, Luke 8:23, 2 Peter 2:17.
Synonyms: θύελλα, which see, and cf. ἄνεμος
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λαῖλαψ:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Mark 4:37λαῖλαψ · windstormSoon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.
- Luke 8:23λαῖλαψ · a windstormAs they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.
- 2 Peter 2:17λαίλαπος · a stormThese men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.