Strong's Lexicon képos: Garden Original Word: κῆπος Word Origin: Derived from a primary word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "κῆπος" is גַּן (gan), Strong's Hebrew 1588, which also means garden and is used in the Old Testament to describe the Garden of Eden and other cultivated areas. Usage: The Greek word "κῆπος" (képos) refers to a garden, typically a cultivated area where plants, flowers, and trees are grown. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a place of growth and beauty, often associated with peace and solitude. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, gardens were significant in both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures. They were places of rest, reflection, and beauty, often enclosed and carefully tended. Gardens were also seen as symbols of paradise and divine blessing, reflecting the Garden of Eden narrative in Genesis. In the Roman world, gardens were part of luxurious estates, serving as places for leisure and social gatherings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a garden NASB Translation garden (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2779: κῆποςκῆπος, κήπου, ὁ (thought to be allied with σκάπτω, Latincampus, etc.), from Homer down, the Sept. for גִּנָּה, גַּנָּה, גַּן; a garden: Luke 13:19; John 18:1, 26; John 19:41. (BB. DD., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance garden. Of uncertain affinity; a garden -- garden. Forms and Transliterations κήποις κηπον κήπον κήπόν κῆπον κηπος κήπος κῆπος κήπου κήπους κηπω κήπω κήπῳ κηπών kepo kēpō kḗpoi kḗpōi kepon kêpon kēpon kē̂pon kepos kêpos kēpos kē̂posLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 13:19 N-AMSGRK: ἔβαλεν εἰς κῆπον ἑαυτοῦ καὶ NAS: into his own garden; and it grew KJV: into his garden; and it grew, INT: cast into garden his and John 18:1 N-NMS John 18:26 N-DMS John 19:41 N-NMS John 19:41 N-DMS Strong's Greek 2779 |
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