2978 - lailaps

Strong's Concordance

Original word: λαῖλαψ
Transliteration: lailaps
Definition (short): gale
Definition (full): a hurricane

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin: probably from intens. prefix lai- and a prim. root lap-
Definition: a hurricane
NASB Translation: fierce gale (1), gale (1), storm (1).
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Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Of uncertain derivation; a whirlwind (squall) -- storm, tempest.

References

Strong's 2978: 3 Occurrences
KJV: And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
NASB: And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up.
KJV: But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
NASB: But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce gale of wind descended on the lake, and they began to be swamped and to be in danger.
KJV: These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
NASB: These are springs without water and mists driven by a storm, for whom the black darkness has been reserved.