# λαῖλαψ (lailaps)

Strong’s G2978. 3 New Testament occurrences.

a sudden storm, squall, whirlwind, hurricane.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/lailaps-g2978

## Occurrences

- [Mark 4:37](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/mark/4/37) — And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
- [Luke 8:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/8/23) — But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
- [2 Peter 2:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-peter/2/17) — These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.