Strong's Number G2978

λαῖλαψ

lailaps · lah'-ee-laps

Transliteration:

lailaps{lah'-ee-laps}

Word Origin:

of uncertain derivation

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Strong's Definition:

a whirlwind (squall)

Usage in the KJV:

storm 2, tempest 1

Total: 3
Occurs 3 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

a whirlwind, a tempestuous wind
a violent attack of wind, a squall
1. never a single gust nor a steady blowing wind, however violent, but a storm breaking forth from black thunder clouds in furious gusts, with floods of rain, and throwing everything topsy-turvy