ΙΟ, ιο
IO, io
Sounds Like: ee-OH
Translations: poison, venom, rust
From the root: ΙΟ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to poison or venom, often used in a literal sense for the toxic secretions of animals like snakes. It can also metaphorically refer to a destructive or corrupting influence, similar to how rust corrodes metal. In some contexts, it can specifically mean rust or verdigris.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G2447 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Shepherd of Hermas — 17:7
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΙΟ, appear in our texts.
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