Berean Strong's Lexicon hélikos: How great, how large, how much Original Word: ἡλίκος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "hēlíkiā," meaning "age" or "stature." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hélikos," the concept of greatness or largeness can be found in Hebrew words like גָּדוֹל (gadol), meaning "great" or "large." Usage: The Greek adjective "hélikos" is used to express the magnitude or size of something, often in terms of age, stature, or extent. It conveys a sense of comparison or emphasis on the greatness or largeness of an object or concept. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of size or magnitude was often associated with importance or significance. The use of "hélikos" in the New Testament reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the greatness or impact of certain teachings or events. The term would have resonated with a first-century audience familiar with Greek language and thought, highlighting the significance of the message being conveyed. HELPS Word-studies 2245 hēlíkos (from hēli NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originakin to root of hélikia Definition how great, how small NASB Translation how great (2), such a small (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2245: ἡλίκοςἡλίκος, ἡλικη, ἡλίκον (ἧλιξ, see ἡλικία), properly, as old as, as tall as; universally, (Latinquantus): how great, Colossians 2:1; James 3:5 (cf. Buttmann, 253 (217)); how small (Lucian, Hermot. 5), ἡλίκον πῦρ, James 3:5 L T Tr WH (Buttmann, the passage cited). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance how great. From helix (a comrade, i.e. One of the same age); as big as, i.e. (interjectively) how much -- how (what) great. Forms and Transliterations ηλικην ηλίκην ἡλίκην ηλικον ηλίκον ἡλίκον eliken ēlikēn elikon ēlikon heliken helíken hēlikēn hēlíkēn helikon helíkon hēlikon hēlíkonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Colossians 2:1 Adj-AMSGRK: ὑμᾶς εἰδέναι ἡλίκον ἀγῶνα ἔχω NAS: you to know how great a struggle KJV: knew what great conflict INT: you to know how great conflict I have James 3:5 Adj-NNS James 3:5 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 2245 |
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