Strong’s G3042

λιμός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

limos

Pronunciation

lee-MOS

Definition

Famine, hunger

Meaning

a famine, hunger.

Usage

The Greek word "λιμός" (limos) is used in the New Testament to denote a severe scarcity of food, commonly referred to as famine or hunger. It is often associated with times of great distress and is used both literally and metaphorically to describe physical hunger and spiritual deprivation.

Bible references

Matthew 24:7;Mark 13:8;Luke 4:25;Luke 15:14;Luke 15:17;Luke 21:11;Acts 7:11;Acts 11:28;Romans 8:35;2 Corinthians 11:27;Revelation 6:8;Revelation 18:8