λαῖλαψlaîlaps
a whirlwind (squall)
Greek (New Testament) · G2978
Meanings
a hurricane, whirlwind: Mark 4:37, Luke 8:23, 2 Peter 2:17.
Synonyms
θύελλα, see that word, and cf. ἄνεμος.
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Mark 4:37 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.
- Luke 8:23 As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger.
- 2 Peter 2:17 These people are as useless as dried-up springs or as mist blown away by the wind. They are doomed to blackest darkness.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.