Strong's Lexicon bolé: Throw, cast, stroke, blow Original Word: βολή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning "to throw" or "to cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of throwing or casting is יָדָה (yadah), Strong's Hebrew 3034, which can mean to throw or cast, often used in the context of casting lots or stones. Usage: In the New Testament, "bolé" is used to describe the act of throwing or casting something. It can refer to a physical action, such as casting a net or throwing a stone, and is often used metaphorically to describe the impact or effect of an action or event. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "bolé" was associated with various activities, including warfare, athletics, and fishing. The act of throwing or casting was a common part of daily life, whether in the context of hunting, fishing, or combat. The term also carried metaphorical connotations, often used to describe the influence or effect of a person's actions or words. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom balló Definition a throw NASB Translation throw (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1000: βολήβολή, βολης, ἡ (βάλλω), a throw: ὡσεί λίθου βολήν about a stone's throw, as far as a stone can be cast by the hand, Luke 22:41 (ὡσεί τόξου βολήν, Genesis 21:16; μέχρι λίθου καί ἀκοντιου βολης, Thucydides 5, 65; ἐξ ἀκοντιου βολης, Xenophon, Hell. 4, 5, 15). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast. From ballo; a throw (as a measure of distance) -- cast. see GREEK ballo Forms and Transliterations βολην βολήν bolen bolēn bolḗnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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