Berean Strong's Lexicon limné: Lake Original Word: λίμνη Word Origin: From a primary root word meaning "to stand" or "to remain," suggesting a body of water that is stationary. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in the Old Testament is יָם (yam, Strong's H3220), which generally means "sea" but can also refer to large bodies of water, including lakes. Usage: The Greek word "λίμνη" (limné) refers to a body of water, typically larger than a pond but smaller than a sea, often translated as "lake" in English. In the New Testament, it is used both in a literal sense to describe physical bodies of water and in a metaphorical sense to describe the "lake of fire" in eschatological contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East and Greco-Roman world, lakes were significant geographical features that provided water for agriculture, fishing, and transportation. They were often seen as places of both life-giving resources and potential danger due to storms and unpredictable waters. The Sea of Galilee, often referred to as a lake, was central to the ministry of Jesus and the livelihood of many in the region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a lake NASB Translation lake (11). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3041: λίμνηλίμνη, λίμνης, ἡ (from λείβω to pour, pour out (cf. Curtius, § 541)) (from Homer down), a lake: λίμνη Γεννησαρέτ (which see), Luke 5:1; absolutely, of the same, Luke 5:2; Luke 8:22f, 33; τοῦ πυρός, Revelation 19:20; Revelation 20:10, 14f; καιομένη πυρί, Revelation 21:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lake. Probably from limen (through the idea of nearness of shore); a pond (large or small) -- lake. see GREEK limen Forms and Transliterations λίμναι λίμνας λιμνη λίμνη λίμνῃ λιμνην λίμνην λιμνης λίμνης λιμοκτονήσει limne limnē límne límnē límnei límnēi limnen limnēn límnen límnēn limnes limnēs límnes límnēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 5:1 N-AFSGRK: παρὰ τὴν λίμνην Γεννησαρέτ NAS: He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; KJV: stood by the lake of Gennesaret, INT: by the lake of Gennesaret Luke 5:2 N-AFS Luke 8:22 N-GFS Luke 8:23 N-AFS Luke 8:33 N-AFS Revelation 19:20 N-AFS Revelation 20:10 N-AFS Revelation 20:14 N-AFS Revelation 20:14 N-NFS Revelation 20:15 N-AFS Revelation 21:8 N-DFS Strong's Greek 3041 |