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Strong's G2946 κύλισμα (kylisma)

Kylisma means “wallowing” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2946 — taphach (“span”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2946
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G2946 Quick Answer

Strong's G2946 κύλισμα (kulisma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kulisma (koo'-lis-mah) n. 1. a wallow (the effect of rolling), i.e. filth [from G2947] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include wallowing. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
kulisma (koo'-lis-mah) n. 1. a wallow (the effect of rolling), i.e. filth [from G2947]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
wallowing

Meaning and Definition

kulisma (koo'-lis-mah) n. 1. a wallow (the effect of rolling), i.e. filth [from G2947] KJV: wallowing Root(s): G2947

Original Word
κύλισμα
Transliteration
kulisma
Derivation
Root: κυλιόω R1: 2947
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2946. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

wallowing

Usage: κύλισμα, -τος, τό (κυλίω), [in Sm.: Eze.10:13 * ;] __1. a roll. __2. = κυλισμός (which see), a rolling, wallowing (or, as κυλίστρα, Xen., Eq., see 3, a rolling place): 2Pe.2:22 (Rec.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2946 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kulisma, 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.

wallowing 2 Peter 2:22

How Strong's G2946 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G2946 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 G2946 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Peter 2:22 KJV

But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G2946.

2 Peter 2:22 New Testament, KJV
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2946, grouped by book.

2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2946 FAQ

What does kylisma (κύλισμα) mean?

Kylisma (Strong's G2946) is a Greek word most simply glossed "wallowing". kulisma (koo'-lis-mah) n. 1. a wallow (the effect of rolling), i.e. filth [from G2947]

How many times is kylisma (κύλισμα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G2946 across 1 book.

Where can I study kylisma (κύλισμα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2946 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate kylisma (κύλισμα)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as wallowing. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.