Strongs Number: G2978
- Greek Word
- λαῖλαψ
- Transliteration
- lailaps
- Phonetic
- lah'ee-laps
- Part of Speech
- Noun Feminine
- Strongs Definition
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a whirlwind (squall)
- Thayers Definition
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1. a whirlwind, a tempestuous wind
2. a violent attack of wind, a squall
a. never a single gust nor a steady blowing wind, however violent, but a storm breaking forth from black thunder clouds in furious gusts, with floods of rain, and throwing everything topsy-turvy
- Origin
- Of uncertain derivation
- Bible Usage
- storm tempest.