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Strong's G5592 ψύχος (psychos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5592 — caph (“bason”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5592
Language Greek
Linked Usages 9
Books 8

Strong's G5592 Quick Answer

Strong's G5592 ψύχος (psuchos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. psuchos (psoo'-khos) n. 1. coolness [from G5594] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include cold. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
psuchos (psoo'-khos) n. 1. coolness [from G5594]
Usage
9 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
cold

Meaning and Definition

psuchos (psoo'-khos) n. 1. coolness [from G5594] KJV: cold Root(s): G5594

Original Word
ψύχος
Transliteration
psuchos
Derivation
Root: ψύχω R1: 5594
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5592. 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)

cold

Usage: ψύχος (LT, ψῦ-, as in cl.), -εος (-ους), τό (ψύχω), [in LXX: Gen.8:22 (קֹר), Job.37:9, Psa.147:17 (קָרָה), Zec.14:6, Dan LXX TH 3:67,69 * ;] cold: Jhn.18:18, Act.28:2, 2Co.11:27.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5592 Is Translated

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

cold John 18:18

How Strong's G5592 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 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 G5592 (ψύχος) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5592 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 G5592 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 18:18 KJV

And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.

Acts 28:2 KJV

And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

2 Corinthians 11:27 KJV

In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.

Strong's G5592 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 8:22 Septuagint / Brenton

All the days of the earth, seed and harvest, cold and heat, summer and spring, shall not cease by day or night.

Job 37:9 Septuagint / Brenton

Troubles come on out of the secret chambers, And cold from the mountaintops.

Psalms 147:6 Septuagint / Brenton

Casting forth his ice like morsels: Who shall stand before his cold?

Usage Excerpts

First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5592.

Genesis 8:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
All the days of the earth, seed and harvest, cold and heat, summer and spring, shall not cease by day or night.
Job 37:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Troubles come on out of the secret chambers, And cold from the mountaintops.
Psalms 147:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Casting forth his ice like morsels: Who shall stand before his cold?
Daniel 3:67 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Daniel 3:69 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Zechariah 14:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall come to pass in that day that there shall be no light,
John 18:18 New Testament, KJV
And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.
Acts 28:2 New Testament, KJV
And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
2 Corinthians 11:27 New Testament, KJV
In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5592, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5592 FAQ

What does psychos (ψύχος) mean?

Psychos (Strong's G5592) is a Greek word most simply glossed "cold". psuchos (psoo'-khos) n. 1. coolness [from G5594]

How many times is psychos (ψύχος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G5592 across 8 books.

Where can I study psychos (ψύχος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5592 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate psychos (ψύχος)?

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

Does Strong's G5592 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5592, with linked reader references where each row is available.