Strong's Lexicon elaion: Oil Original Word: ἔλαιον Word Origin: Derived from ἐλαία (elaia), meaning "olive tree" or "olive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8081 (שֶׁמֶן, shemen): Refers to oil, particularly olive oil, used in similar contexts in the Old Testament. Usage: The Greek word "elaion" primarily refers to olive oil, a staple in ancient Mediterranean cultures. In the New Testament, it is used both literally and metaphorically. Olive oil was a crucial commodity, used for cooking, lighting lamps, anointing, and medicinal purposes. In a spiritual context, it symbolizes the Holy Spirit, healing, and consecration. Cultural and Historical Background: Olive oil was an essential part of daily life in biblical times. It was used in religious rituals, such as anointing kings and priests, and in offerings to God. The process of producing olive oil involved crushing olives in a press, a method that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Olive oil's significance extended beyond practical uses; it was a symbol of prosperity, blessing, and divine favor. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1637 élaion – olive oil (from 1636 /elaía, "olive tree"); (figuratively) the indwelling (empowering) of the Holy Spirit. While all true believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, none can give their oil to someone else (see Mt 25:3-8)! Each person must seek (find) the Lord for themself. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom elaia Definition olive oil NASB Translation oil (10), olive oil (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1637: ἔλαιονἔλαιον, ἐλαίου, τό (from Homer down), the Sept. chiefly for שֶׁמֶן, also for יִצְהָר; olive-oil: used for feeding lamps, Matthew 25:3f, 8; for healing the sick, Mark 6:13; Luke 10:34; James 5:14; for anointing the head and body at feasts (Athen. 15, c. 11) (cf. under the word μύρον), Luke 7:46; Hebrews 1:9 (on which passage see ἀγαλλίασις); mentioned among articles of commerce, Luke 16:6; Revelation 6:6; Revelation 18:13. Cf. Winers RWB, under the word Oel; Furrer in Schenkel 4:354; Schnedermann, Die Biblical Symbolik des Oelbaumes u. d. Oeles, in the Zeitschr. f. d. luth. Theol. for 1874, p. 4ff; (B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oil. Neuter of the same as elaia; olive oil -- oil. see GREEK elaia Forms and Transliterations ελαιον έλαιον έλαιόν ἔλαιον ελαιου ελαίου ἐλαίου ελαιω ελαιώ ελαίω ἐλαίῳ elaio elaiō elaíoi elaíōi elaion élaion elaiou elaíouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 25:3 N-ANSGRK: μεθ' ἑαυτῶν ἔλαιον NAS: they took no oil with them, KJV: and took no oil with them: INT: with themselves oil Matthew 25:4 N-ANS Matthew 25:8 N-GNS Mark 6:13 N-DNS Luke 7:46 N-DNS Luke 10:34 N-ANS Luke 16:6 N-GNS Hebrews 1:9 N-ANS James 5:14 N-DNS Revelation 6:6 N-ANS Revelation 18:13 N-ANS Strong's Greek 1637 |
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