Strongs Number: G2978
| Greek Word: | λαῖλαψ |
| Transliteration: | lailaps |
| Phonetic: | lah'ee-laps |
| Part of Speech: | Noun Feminine |
| Strongs Definition: | a whirlwind (squall) |
| Thayers Definition: |
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. |