What does aposkiasma mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G644

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

a shadow cast; met. a shade, the slightest trace, Jas. 1:17*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀποσκίασμα

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with aposkiasma

These are the most notable occurrences of aposkiasma (G644) across the King James Bible.

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about aposkiasma

What does aposkiasma mean in Greek?

Strong's G644 (aposkiasma) is a Greek word that means: a shadow cast; met. a shade, the slightest trace, Jas. 1:17* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does aposkiasma appear in the Bible?

The word aposkiasma (G644) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G644?

Strong's G644 is aposkiasma, a Greek word defined as: a shadow cast; met. a shade, the slightest trace, Jas. 1:17*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is aposkiasma in the Old Testament or New Testament?

aposkiasma is a Greek word found in the New Testament.