Strong’s G3047

λίψ

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

lips

Pronunciation

leaps

Definition

West, Western

Meaning

the south-west wind, and thus the quarter from which it comes.

Usage

In the New Testament, the term "λίψ" is used to denote the direction or region of the west. It is often used in a geographical context to describe the western part of a region or the direction of the setting sun. The term is relatively rare in the New Testament but carries significant symbolic meaning, often associated with the end of the day or the completion of a journey.

Bible references

Acts 27:12