"rain, Acts 14:17; 28:2; Heb. 6:7; Jas. 5:18; Rev. 11:6*"
Definition and meaning
rain, Acts 14:17; 28:2; Heb. 6:7; Jas. 5:18; Rev. 11:6*
In the original Greek the word is written: ὑετός
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 hyetos (G5205) across the King James Bible.
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
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Common questions
Strong's G5205 (hyetos) is a Greek word that means: rain, Acts 14:17; 28:2; Heb. 6:7; Jas. 5:18; Rev. 11:6* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word hyetos (G5205) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5205 is hyetos, a Greek word defined as: rain, Acts 14:17; 28:2; Heb. 6:7; Jas. 5:18; Rev. 11:6*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hyetos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.