Berean Strong's Lexicon akron: extremity, top, tip, end Original Word: ἄκρον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἄκρος (akros), meaning "top" or "extreme." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is קָצֶה (qatseh), meaning "end" or "extremity." Usage: The Greek word "akron" refers to the utmost part or the extreme end of something. It is often used to describe the tip or top of an object, such as a mountain, tree, or even a garment. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the extremities or outermost parts of a region or object. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "akron" was significant in various contexts, including geography, architecture, and daily life. The term could refer to the highest point of a city, such as the acropolis, or the extremities of a garment, which held symbolic meaning in terms of purity and completeness. Understanding "akron" in its cultural context helps illuminate its metaphorical uses in the New Testament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom akros; from the same as akantha Definition highest, extreme NASB Translation end (1), farthest end (2), other (1), tip (1), top (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 206: ἄκροςἄκρος, , (ἀκή point (see ἀκμή)) (from Homer down), highest, extreme; τό ἄκρον the topmost point, the extremity (cf. Buttmann, 94 (82)): Luke 16:24; Hebrews 11:21 (see προσκυνέω, a. at the end); ἄκρα, ἄκρον γῆς, οὐρανοῦ, the farthest bounds, uttermost parts, end, of the earth, of heaven: Matthew 24:31; Mark 13:27; cf. Deuteronomy 4:32; Deuteronomy 28:64; Isaiah 13:5; Jeremiah 12:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tip, top, highest point Neuter of an adjective probably akin to the base of akmen; the extremity -- one end... Other, tip, top, uttermost participle see GREEK akmen Forms and Transliterations άκρα ακρον άκρον ἄκρον ακροτόμοις ακρότομον ακροτόμου ακροτόμω ακρου άκρου ἄκρου άκρω ακρων άκρων ἄκρων άρκον akron akrōn ákron ákrōn akrou ákrouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 24:31 N-GNPGRK: ἀνέμων ἀπ' ἄκρων οὐρανῶν ἕως NAS: winds, from one end of the sky KJV: winds, from one end of heaven to INT: winds from [the] extremities of the heavens to Matthew 24:31 N-GNP Mark 13:27 N-GNS Mark 13:27 N-GNS Luke 16:24 N-ANS Hebrews 11:21 N-ANS Strong's Greek 206 |