Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
mist
Usage: ἀχλύς, -ύος, ἡ [in Aq.: Eze.12:7; Sm.: Job.3:5 * ;] a mist, esp. a dimness of the eyes: Act.13:11 (see Tr., Syn., § with).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G887
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G887 Quick Answer
Strong's G887 ἀχλύς (achlus) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. achlus (akh-looce') n. 1. dimness of sight 2. (probably) a cataract It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include mist. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- achlus (akh-looce') n. 1. dimness of sight 2. (probably) a cataract
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- mist
Meaning and Definition
achlus (akh-looce') n. 1. dimness of sight 2. (probably) a cataract [of uncertain derivation] KJV: mist
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G887. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G887 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render achlus, 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.
mist
Acts 13:11
How Strong's G887 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 G887 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 G887 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G887.
And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G887, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G887 FAQ
What does achlys (ἀχλύς) mean?
Achlys (Strong's G887) is a Greek word most simply glossed "mist". achlus (akh-looce') n. 1. dimness of sight 2. (probably) a cataract
How many times is achlys (ἀχλύς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G887 across 1 book.
Where can I study achlys (ἀχλύς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G887 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate achlys (ἀχλύς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as mist. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.