"a mist; darkening, dimness, of the sight, Acts 13:11*"
Definition and meaning
a mist; darkening, dimness, of the sight, Acts 13:11*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀχλύς
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of achlys (G887) across the King James Bible.
And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
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Common questions
Strong's G887 (achlys) is a Greek word that means: a mist; darkening, dimness, of the sight, Acts 13:11* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word achlys (G887) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G887 is achlys, a Greek word defined as: a mist; darkening, dimness, of the sight, Acts 13:11*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
achlys is a Greek word found in the New Testament.