Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
cliff
Usage: κρημνός, -οῦ, ὁ (κρεμάννυμι), [in LXX: 2Ch.25:12 (סֶלַע)* ;] a steep bank: Mat.8:32, Mrk.5:13, Luk.8:33.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2911
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G2911 Quick Answer
Strong's G2911 κρημνός (kremnos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kremnos (krame-nos') n. 1. overhanging, i.e. a precipice [from G2910] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include steep. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- kremnos (krame-nos') n. 1. overhanging, i.e. a precipice [from G2910]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- steep
Meaning and Definition
kremnos (krame-nos') n. 1. overhanging, i.e. a precipice [from G2910] KJV: steep place Root(s): G2910
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2911. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2911 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kremnos, 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.
steep
Matthew 8:32
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How Strong's G2911 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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 New Testament with 3 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.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2911 (κρημνός) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Chronicles 25:12 — κρημνοῦ
- 2 Chronicles 25:12 — κρημνοῦ
Strong's G2911 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 G2911 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.
And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.
Strong's G2911 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the children of Judah took ten thousand prisoners, and they carried them to the top of the precipice, and cast them headlong from the top of the precipice, and they were all dashed to pieces.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2911.
And the children of Judah took ten thousand prisoners, and they carried them to the top of the precipice, and cast them headlong from the top of the precipice, and they were all dashed to pieces.
And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.
And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2911, grouped by book.
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2911 FAQ
What does kremnos (κρημνός) mean?
Kremnos (Strong's G2911) is a Greek word most simply glossed "steep place". kremnos (krame-nos') n. 1. overhanging, i.e. a precipice [from G2910]
How many times is kremnos (κρημνός) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2911 across 4 books.
Where can I study kremnos (κρημνός) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2911 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate kremnos (κρημνός)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as steep. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2911 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2911, with linked reader references where each row is available.