Strong's Lexicon helkos: Sore, ulcer, wound Original Word: ἕλκος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἕλκω (helkō), meaning "to draw" or "to pull," often used in the context of drawing a bow or pulling a wound open. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is Strong's Hebrew 7822 (שְׁחִין, shechin), which refers to boils or sores, as seen in the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 9:9-11) and the afflictions of Job (Job 2:7). Usage: In the New Testament, "helkos" refers to a physical sore or ulcer, often associated with severe affliction or disease. It conveys the idea of a painful, open wound that is both a physical ailment and a symbol of suffering or divine judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, sores and ulcers were common afflictions, often seen as signs of impurity or divine displeasure. They were sometimes associated with leprosy or other skin diseases, which carried significant social stigma. In a biblical context, such ailments could symbolize spiritual corruption or the consequences of sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from a prim. root Definition a wound, a sore, an ulcer NASB Translation sore (1), sores (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1668: ἕλκοςἕλκος, ἑλκεος (ἕλκους) (cf. Latinulcus,ulcerare; perhaps akin to ἕλκω (Etym. Magn. 331, 3; 641, 3), yet cf. Curtius, § 23), τό; 1. a wound, especially a suppurated wound; so in Homer and earlier writings. 2. from (Thucydides), Theophrastus, Polybius on, a sore, an ulcer: Revelation 16:2; plural, Luke 16:21; Revelation 16:11. (for שְׁחִין, Exodus 9:9; Job 2:7, etc.) Probably from helkuo; an ulcer (as if drawn together) -- sore. see GREEK helkuo Englishman's Concordance Luke 16:21 N-ANPGRK: ἐπέλειχον τὰ ἕλκη αὐτοῦ NAS: were coming and licking his sores. KJV: and licked his sores. INT: licked the sores of him Revelation 16:2 N-NNS Revelation 16:11 N-GNP Strong's Greek 1668 |
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