Cave, den, hideout

G4693
Greek
UBS
σπήλαιον
spḗlaionspay'-lah-yon
Noun Neuter

Definition

a cave or den generally large enough for at least temporary occupation by persons (since such places were often used for habitation or refuge by those who were refugees or thieves, σπήλαιον has in certain contexts the connotation of a ‘hideout’)

Semantic Domains

Geographical Objects and Features

Etymology

neuter of a presumed derivative of (a grotto);

KJV Translations

cave, den

Occurrences6
Frequency Rank#1503

Verse Usage

This word appears 6 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.