Lexicon dus-: Difficult, hard, bad, ill Original Word: δυσ- Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hard, grievous. A primary inseparable particle of uncertain derivation; used only in composition as a prefix; hard, i.e. With difficulty -- + hard, + grievous, etc. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prefix of uncertain derivation Definition like un- or mis- (as in unrest, misjudge), nullifies good sense or increases bad sense of a word. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1418: δυς(δυς(, an inseparable prefix conveying the idea of difficulty, opposition, injuriousness or the like, and corresponding to our mis-, un- (Curtius, § 278); opposed to εὖ. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A prefix in Greek, δυσ- is derived from the Greek language, often used to denote difficulty, badness, or hardship.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek prefix δυσ-, the concept of difficulty or adversity is expressed in Hebrew through various words and phrases. Some related Hebrew entries that convey similar meanings include: Usage: In the New Testament, δυσ- is used as a prefix in various compound words to indicate a negative or adverse condition. It is not a standalone word but modifies the meaning of the words it precedes. Context: The prefix δυσ- appears in several compound words throughout the New Testament, each time adding a layer of meaning that suggests difficulty or adversity. This prefix is integral in understanding the nuanced meanings of these words, as it often highlights the challenges or negative aspects associated with them. For example, in the context of the New Testament, words prefixed with δυσ- might describe situations of spiritual or moral difficulty, emphasizing the struggles faced by individuals or communities. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance δυνάστας — 1 Occ.δυνάστης — 2 Occ. δυνατεῖ — 3 Occ. δυνατά — 6 Occ. δυνατοὶ — 4 Occ. δυνατὸν — 9 Occ. δυνατός — 13 Occ. Δύνοντος — 1 Occ. ἔδυ — 1 Occ. δύο — 128 Occ. δυσὶν — 6 Occ. δυσβάστακτα — 2 Occ. δυσεντερίῳ — 1 Occ. δυσερμήνευτος — 1 Occ. δύσκολόν — 1 Occ. δυσκόλως — 3 Occ. δύσεως — 1 Occ. δυσμῶν — 5 Occ. δυσνόητά — 1 Occ. δυσφημίας — 1 Occ. |