Strong's Lexicon achlus: Mist, dimness, obscurity Original Word: ἀχλύς Word Origin: Derived from ancient Greek, possibly related to the concept of mist or obscurity. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "achlus," the concept of spiritual blindness or obscurity can be related to Hebrew words like עִוָּרוֹן (ivaron - blindness) or עֲרָפֶל (arafel - thick darkness). Usage: The Greek word "achlus" refers to a mist or a dimness that obscures vision. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe a spiritual or physical blindness, a veil that prevents clear sight or understanding. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, mist or fog was often seen as a natural phenomenon that could obscure vision and understanding. This concept was metaphorically extended to describe spiritual blindness or ignorance. In the context of the New Testament, "achlus" is used to illustrate the spiritual blindness that can afflict individuals, preventing them from seeing the truth of the Gospel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a mist NASB Translation mist (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 887: ἀχλύςἀχλύς, ἀχλυος, ἡ, a mist, dimness (Latincaligo), especially over the eyes (a poetic word, often in Homer; then in Hesiod, Aeschylus; in prose writings from (Aristotle, meteor. 2, 8, p. 367{b}, 17 etc. and) Polybius 34, 11, 15 on; (of a cataract, Dioscor. Cf. Trench, § c.)): Acts 13:11. (Josephus, Antiquities 9, 4, 3 τάς τῶν πολεμίων ὄψεις ἀμαυρωσαι τόν Θεόν παρεκάλει ἀχλυν αὐταῖς ἐπιβαλοντα. Metaphorically, of the mind, Clement of Rome, 2 Cor. 1, 6 [ET] ἀχλυος γέμειν.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mist. Of uncertain derivation; dimness of sight, i.e. (probably) a cataract -- mist. Forms and Transliterations αχλυς αχλύς ἀχλὺς αχούχ ομιχλαι ὁμίχλαι achlus achlys achlỳs homichlai homíchlai omichlaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 13:11 N-NFSGRK: ἐπ' αὐτὸν ἀχλὺς καὶ σκότος NAS: And immediately a mist and a darkness KJV: on him a mist and a darkness; INT: upon him a mist and darkness 2 Peter 2:17 N-NFP Strong's Greek 887 |
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