ῥοιζηδόν (rhoizēdon)
rhoizēdon
with a roar
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adverb rhoizēdon describes an action happening with a loud, rushing noise, like the whistle of an arrow or the roar of flames. It appears only once in the New Testament, in 2 Peter 3:10, where it modifies the verb "found" to depict the sudden and violent nature of the day of the Lord.
Its root relates to a whistling or humming sound, suggesting a forceful, auditory intensity. The image is not merely loud but dynamic, conveying the unstoppable power of divine judgment as the heavens pass away with a roar. This single usage emphasizes the dramatic and overwhelming character of the event, leaving no ambiguity about its severity.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word rhoizēdon paints a vivid picture of sound, describing something that happens with a loud, rushing noise like an arrow whistling through the air or flames roaring in the wind. In 2 Peter 3:10, it describes how the heavens will pass away. This is not a quiet fading but a dramatic and powerful event that leaves no room for doubt about its intensity.
While this imagery can feel overwhelming, it reminds us of the certainty of God’s promises. The day of the Lord will come suddenly, like a thief in the night. Yet, this certainty also brings comfort. It assures us that justice will prevail and that God’s plan will unfold exactly as He has declared.
When we face uncertainty in our own lives, we can rest in the knowledge that God is sovereign over all things. His timing is perfect, and His purposes are sure. We do not need to fear the unknown because we trust in the One who holds all power and authority. Let this truth bring you peace and hope today.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- with a roar1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ῥοιζηδὸν1×
Key Verses
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II Peter 3:10
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat; and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.
The adverb rhoizēdon modifies 'pass away' to emphasize the sudden, violent sound accompanying the heavens' dissolution, highlighting the unstoppable force of divine judgment.