Strong’s G2279
ἦχος
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
échos
Pronunciation
AY-khos
Definition
Sound, noise, report
Meaning
(a) a sound, noise, (b) a rumor, report.
Usage
The Greek word ἦχος (échos) primarily refers to a sound or noise. In the New Testament, it is used to describe audible phenomena, such as the sound of a rushing wind or a report that spreads among people. It conveys the idea of something that is heard and can have implications of a significant or noteworthy sound.
Bible references
Luke 4:37;Luke 21:25;Acts 2:2;Hebrews 12:19