ὄμβρος
ombros
rainstorm
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided lexicon data, the Greek word ὄμβρος (ombros) refers to a violent or intense episode of rain, specifically a storm characterized by heavy precipitation. The short definition "rainstorm" accurately captures the intensity of the weather phenomenon being described. This word seems to emphasize the dramatic or forceful nature of the rain, implying a significant impact either on the physical environment or on people's lives. Unfortunately, with only one recorded occurrence in the Bible, it is challenging to discern any broader significance beyond this single context. Nevertheless, its association with the semantic domain of Water & Weather suggests that this word plays a notable role in describing a particular aspect of the natural world.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text