Strong's Lexicon tribos: Path, way, road Original Word: τρίβος Word Origin: Derived from the verb τρίβω (tribo), meaning "to rub" or "to wear down." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is דֶּרֶךְ (derek), Strong's Hebrew 1870, meaning "way" or "path." Usage: In the New Testament, "tribos" refers to a path or road, often used metaphorically to describe a way of life or a course of action. It implies a well-trodden path, suggesting familiarity and established direction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, roads and paths were essential for travel and communication. They were often simple dirt tracks worn down by frequent use. The concept of a "path" was also significant in philosophical and religious contexts, symbolizing a way of life or a journey toward a particular goal. In Jewish thought, the "path" often represented the way of righteousness or the law of God. HELPS Word-studies 5147 tríbos (from tribō, "to rub") – properly, a rut (path) formed by rubbing (constant use); (figuratively) the "route" established by the Lord, where people can best know Him. This is also a regular path that all saints must travel in their spiritual journey (romance) of knowing God. It is the "road of faith," which God equally extends to all people, so all can know Him for who He really is (personally grasping His attributes, cf. Mal 3:6; Heb 13:8). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tribó (to rub, thresh out) Definition a beaten track, a path NASB Translation paths (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5147: τρίβοςτρίβος, τρίβου, ἡ (τρίβῳ to rub), a worn way, a path: Matthew 3:3; Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4, from Isaiah 40:3. (Homer hymn. Merc. 448; Herodotus, Euripides, Xenophon, others; the Sept. for נְתִיבָה, אֹרַח, מְסִלָּה, דֶּרֶך, etc.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance path. From tribo (to "rub"; akin to teiro, truo, and the base of tragos, trauma); a rut or worn track -- path. see GREEK tragos see GREEK trauma Forms and Transliterations έτριβον τετριμμέναι τρίβοι τρίβοις τρίβον τρίβος τριβου τρίβου τριβους τρίβους τρίβουσι τρίβω τρίβων τριετής τριέτους τρίψον tribous tríbousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 3:3 N-AFPGRK: ποιεῖτε τὰς τρίβους αὐτοῦ NAS: MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!' KJV: make his paths straight. INT: make the paths of him Mark 1:3 N-AFP Luke 3:4 N-AFP |