What does lethe mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G3024

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

forgetfulness, oblivion, 2 Pet. 1:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: λήθη

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with lethe

These are the most notable occurrences of lethe (G3024) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 1:9

But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about lethe

What does lethe mean in Greek?

Strong's G3024 (lethe) is a Greek word that means: forgetfulness, oblivion, 2 Pet. 1:9* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does lethe appear in the Bible?

The word lethe (G3024) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3024?

Strong's G3024 is lethe, a Greek word defined as: forgetfulness, oblivion, 2 Pet. 1:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is lethe in the Old Testament or New Testament?

lethe is a Greek word found in the New Testament.