Refiner Word Study halosis (G259)
G259  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἅλωσις
halosis
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"a taking, catching, capture, 2 Pet. 2:12*"

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Definition and meaning

What does halosis mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G259
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

a taking, catching, capture, 2 Pet. 2:12*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἅλωσις

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with halosis

These are the most notable occurrences of halosis (G259) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 2:12

But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about halosis

What does halosis mean in Greek?

Strong's G259 (halosis) is a Greek word that means: a taking, catching, capture, 2 Pet. 2:12* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does halosis appear in the Bible?

The word halosis (G259) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G259?

Strong's G259 is halosis, a Greek word defined as: a taking, catching, capture, 2 Pet. 2:12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is halosis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

halosis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.