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Strong's G644 ἀποσκίασμα (aposkiasma)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H644 — aphah (“cook”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G644
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G644 Quick Answer

Strong's G644 ἀποσκίασμα (aposkiasma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aposkiasma (ap-os-kee'-as-mah) n. 1. a shading off, i.e. obscuration [from a compound of G575 and a derivative of G4639] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include shadow. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
aposkiasma (ap-os-kee'-as-mah) n. 1. a shading off, i.e. obscuration [from a compound of G575 and a derivative of G4639]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
shadow

Meaning and Definition

aposkiasma (ap-os-kee'-as-mah) n. 1. a shading off, i.e. obscuration [from a compound of G575 and a derivative of G4639] KJV: shadow Root(s): G575, G4639

Original Word
ἀποσκίασμα
Transliteration
aposkiasma
Derivation
Root: σκία R1: 575 R2: 4639
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G644. 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)

shadow

Usage: ἀπο-σκίασμα, -τος, τό (ἀποσκιάζω, to cast a shadow; v,s. σκία) a shadow: Jas.1:17 (MM, see word).† (AS)

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How Strong's G644 Is Translated

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

shadow James 1:17

How Strong's G644 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 G644 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 G644 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

James 1:17 KJV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G644.

James 1:17 New Testament, KJV
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G644, grouped by book.

James 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G644 FAQ

What does aposkiasma (ἀποσκίασμα) mean?

Aposkiasma (Strong's G644) is a Greek word most simply glossed "shadow". aposkiasma (ap-os-kee'-as-mah) n. 1. a shading off, i.e. obscuration [from a compound of G575 and a derivative of G4639]

How many times is aposkiasma (ἀποσκίασμα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G644 across 1 book.

Where can I study aposkiasma (ἀποσκίασμα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G644 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate aposkiasma (ἀποσκίασμα)?

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