Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
waves
Usage: κλύδων, -ωνος, ὁ (κλύζω, of the sea, to wash over), [in LXX: Jon.1.4; Jon.1.12 (סַעַר), al. ;] a billow, surge: Luk.8:24, Jas.1:6.† SYN.: κῦμα, a wave (AS)
Strong's Number
G2830
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
13
Books
8
Strong's G2830 Quick Answer
Strong's G2830 κλύδων (kludon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kludon (kloo'-down) n. 1. a surge of the sea {literally or figuratively} It has 13 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include raging and sea. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
- Meaning
- kludon (kloo'-down) n. 1. a surge of the sea {literally or figuratively}
- Usage
- 13 linked usages
- Books
- 8 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
- Usage Words
- raging and sea
Meaning and Definition
kludon (kloo'-down) n. 1. a surge of the sea {literally or figuratively} [from kluzo "to billow or dash over"] KJV: raging, wave
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2830. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2830 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kludon, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's G2830 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 5 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
- 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2830 (κλύδων) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Enoch 101:4 — κλυδωνος
- 1 Enoch 102:1 — κλυδωνα
- 1 Maccabees 6:11 — κλύδωνος
- 4 Maccabees 7:5 — κλύδωνας
- 4 Maccabees 15:31 — κλύδωνας
Strong's G2830 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2830 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Strong's G2830 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And thou shalt lie as in the midst of the sea, And as a pilot in a great storm.
And the Lord raised up a wind on the sea; and there was a great storm on the sea, and the ship was in danger of being broken.
And they said to him, What shall we do to thee, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea rose, and lifted its wave exceedingly.
Strong's G2830 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And I thought with myself, Into what tribulation am I come, and how great a flood of misery is it wherein now I am! for I was bountiful and beloved in my power.
For father Eleazar, projecting his disposition, broke the raging waves of the passions as with a jutting promontory.
For as the ark of Noah, bearing the world in the world-filling flood, bore up against the waves,
Strong's G2830 in 1 Enoch
2 indexed usages in 1 Enoch.
words against His righteousness: therefore ye shall have no peace. And see ye not the sailors of the ships, how their ships are tossed to and fro by the waves, and are shaken by the winds, and are
In those days when He hath brought a grievous fire upon you, Whither will ye flee, and where will ye find deliverance ? And when He launches forth His Word against you Will you not be affrighted and fear ?
Usage Excerpts
First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2830.
And thou shalt lie as in the midst of the sea, And as a pilot in a great storm.
And the Lord raised up a wind on the sea; and there was a great storm on the sea, and the ship was in danger of being broken.
And they said to him, What shall we do to thee, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea rose, and lifted its wave exceedingly.
And Jonah said to them, Take me up, and cast me into the sea, and the sea shall be calm to you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.
And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
And I thought with myself, Into what tribulation am I come, and how great a flood of misery is it wherein now I am! for I was bountiful and beloved in my power.
For father Eleazar, projecting his disposition, broke the raging waves of the passions as with a jutting promontory.
For as the ark of Noah, bearing the world in the world-filling flood, bore up against the waves,
Nevertheless thou wouldest not that the works of thy wisdom should be idle, And therefore do men commit their lives to a small piece of wood, And passing the rough sea in a weak vessel are saved.
As namely, a cloud shadowing the camp; And where water stood before, dry land appeared; And out of the Red Sea a way without impediment; And out of the violent stream a green field:
words against His righteousness: therefore ye shall have no peace. And see ye not the sailors of the ships, how their ships are tossed to and fro by the waves, and are shaken by the winds, and are
In those days when He hath brought a grievous fire upon you, Whither will ye flee, and where will ye find deliverance ? And when He launches forth His Word against you Will you not be affrighted and fear ?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2830, grouped by book.
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jonah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 2 usages, 1 Enoch
Strong's G2830 FAQ
What does klydon (κλύδων) mean?
Klydon (Strong's G2830) is a Greek word most simply glossed "raging". kludon (kloo'-down) n. 1. a surge of the sea {literally or figuratively}
How many times is klydon (κλύδων) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G2830 across 8 books.
Where can I study klydon (κλύδων) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2830 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.
What English words translate klydon (κλύδων)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as raging and sea. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2830 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 2 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G2830, with linked reader references where each row is available.