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