θεῖον

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G2303

Transliteration: theîon

Pronunciation: thi'-on

Definition: brimstone

- Original: θεῖον

- Transliteration: theion

- Phonetic: thi'-on

- Definition:

1. brimstone

a. divine incense, because burning brimstone was regarded as having power to purify, and to ward off disease

- Origin: probably of G2304" class="dictionary-topic-link">G2304 (in its original sense of flashing)

- TDNT entry: 3:122,*

- Part(s) of speech: Noun Neuter

- Strong's: Probably neuter of G2304" class="dictionary-topic-link">G2304 (in its original sense of flashing); sulphur: - brimstone.