Word: skotoj

Pronounce: skot'-os

Strongs Number: G4655

Orig: from the base of 4639; shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively):--darkness. G4639

Use: TDNT-7:423,1049 Noun Neuter

Heb Strong: H374 H652 H2822 H5399 H6049 H6205 H6757 H6940 H7661

    1) darkness
    1a) of night darkness
    1b) of darkened eyesight or blindness
    2) metaph.
    2a) of ignorance respecting divine things and human duties, and the accompanying ungodliness and immorality, together with their consequent misery in hell
    2b) persons in whom darkness becomes visible and holds sway

    For Synonyms see entry G5926