G12

Greek Lexicon Entry

Original

ἄβυσσος

Transliteration

bôwr

Testament

New Testament

Definition

a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)

Etymology & Derivation

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a variation of G1037 (βυθός);

Related Entries

derives from
G1

Α

A

the first letter of the alphabet; figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first:
derives from
G1037

βυθός

bythós

depth, i

English Translations (KJV)

pit 88x
bottomless 7x

2 English word(s) are translated from G12 in the King James Bible, appearing a total of 95 times.

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