Lexical Definition
ἰός iós (ee-os') poison/rust G:N-M
perhaps from
poison, rust.
- rust (as if emitted by metals)
- also venom (as emitted by serpents)
Usage: 5 forms in 11 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἰὸσ | rust | Jas.5.3 |
| venom | Rom.3.13 | |
| ἰοῦ | of poison | Jas.3.8 |
| ιόσ αυτήσ | of her poison | LXX.Ezek.24.12 |
| ιόσ | her poison | LXX.Ezek.24.11 • LXX.Ezek.24.13 |
| poison | LXX.Ps.140.3 • LXX.Prov.23.32 • LXX.Ezek.24.6 • LXX.Ezek.24.6 | |
| ιούσ | poison | LXX.Lam.3.13 |
Abbott-Smith
ἰός, -οῦ, ὁ, [in LXX: Ez 24:6, 11, 12 (חֶלְאָה), Ps 139 (140):3* (חֵמָה), al.;]
1. an arrow.
2. rust (Ez 24:6): Ja 5:3 (cf. MM, Exp., xv).
3. poison: fig., Ro 3:13 (Ps 139 (140):3*), Ja 3:8.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 140:3* |
| Ezekiel | 24:6 · 24:11 · 24:12 |
| Romans | 3:13 |
| James | 3:8 · 5:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἰός [ῑ], ὁ,
__C rust on iron, or verdigris on copper and bronze, [Refs 7th c.BC+]; patina on bronze statues, ὅπως καθαρὸς ἰοῦ ἔσται ὁ ἀνδριάς [ἰός 5th c.BC: Bacchylides Lyricus) ">Refs 5th c.BC+]