Strong's Lexicon kólon: Limb, member, part Original Word: κῶλον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root κολ- (kol-), which is related to the concept of a limb or segment. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κῶλον (kólon), the concept of body parts and their symbolic meanings can be found in various Hebrew terms such as יָד (yad - hand) and רֶגֶל (regel - foot), which are used metaphorically in the Old Testament. Usage: In the context of the New Testament, κῶλον (kólon) is used to refer to a limb or a part of the body. It is often used metaphorically to describe members of a group or body, emphasizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of each part. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the body was often used as a metaphor for society or a group, with each part representing a different role or function. This concept was prevalent in philosophical and rhetorical discussions, where the harmony and proper functioning of each part were seen as essential for the well-being of the whole. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a limb (of the body) NASB Translation bodies (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2966: κῶλονκῶλον, κωλου, τό; in Greek writings from Aeschylus down a member of the body, particularly the more external and prominent members, especially the feet; in the Sept. (Leviticus 26:30; Numbers 14:29, 32; 1 Samuel 17:46; Isaiah 66:24) for פֶּגֶר and פְּגָרִים, a dead body, carcase, inasmuch as the members of a corpse are loose and fall apart: so the plural in Hebrews 3:17 from Numbers 14:29, 32 (A. V. carcases). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a dead body, corpseFrom the base of kolazo; a limb of the body (as if lopped) -- carcase. see GREEK kolazo Forms and Transliterations κωλα κωλά κώλα κῶλα κωλύματι kola kôla kōla kō̂laLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
|
