Strong's Lexicon huakinthinos: Hyacinth-colored, dark blue, or deep purple Original Word: ὑακίνθινος Word Origin: Derived from ὑάκινθος (huakinthos), which refers to the hyacinth flower or a blue color. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "huakinthinos," the concept of blue or purple colors can be related to Hebrew words like תְּכֵלֶת (tekeleth), which refers to a blue or violet dye used in the Tabernacle and priestly garments (e.g., Exodus 26:1, 28:5). Usage: The term "huakinthinos" is used to describe a color that resembles the deep blue or purple of the hyacinth flower. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to convey a specific hue, often associated with royalty, wealth, or divine majesty. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the hyacinth was a flower associated with beauty and was often linked to the myth of Hyacinthus, a youth loved by the god Apollo. The color hyacinth was considered luxurious and was often used in garments and decorations for the wealthy and powerful. In the Roman world, purple and blue dyes were expensive and symbolized status and authority. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom huakinthos Definition of hyacinth, hyacinthine NASB Translation hyacinth (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5191: ὑακίνθινοςὑακίνθινος ὑακινθινη, ὑακίνθινον (ὑάκινθος), of hyacinth, of the color of hyacinth, i. e. of a red color bordering on black (Hesychius ὑακινθιον. ὑπομελανιζον): Revelation 9:17 (Homer, Theocr, Lucian, others; the Sept.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deep blue, jacinth. From huakinthos; "hyacinthine" or "jacinthine", i.e. Deep blue -- jacinth. see GREEK huakinthos Forms and Transliterations υακίνθινα υακινθίνας υακίνθινον υακινθινους υακινθίνους ὑακινθίνους υακινθίνω hyakinthinous hyakinthínous uakinthinousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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