Definition
χιών, -όνος, ἡ
[in LXX chiefly for שֶׁלֶג also (in Da) for תְּלַג ;]
snow: Matthew 28:3, Revelation 1:14.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as χιών:
- שֶׁ֫לֶגshe.leg“snow”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Matthew 28:3χιών · snowHis appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
- Revelation 1:14χιών · snowThe hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire.