2247. hélos
Strong's Lexicon
hélos: Nail

Original Word: ἧλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: hélos
Pronunciation: HAY-los
Phonetic Spelling: (hay'-los)
Definition: Nail
Meaning: a nail.

Word Origin: Derived from a primary word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of nails is Strong's Hebrew 3489 (yathad), which also means a nail or peg.

Usage: The Greek word "hélos" refers to a nail, specifically a pointed object used for fastening or securing. In the context of the New Testament, it is often associated with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, where nails were used to affix Him to the cross.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, nails were commonly used in construction and carpentry. They were typically made of iron or bronze and varied in size depending on their intended use. The use of nails in crucifixion was a Roman practice, designed to prolong suffering and serve as a public deterrent. The mention of nails in the context of Jesus' crucifixion highlights the physical reality and brutality of His sacrifice.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a nail
NASB Translation
nails (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2247: ἧλος

ἧλος, ἠλου, , a nail: John 20:25. ((From Homer on.)).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
nail.

Of uncertain affinity; a stud, i.e. Spike -- nail.

Forms and Transliterations
ήλοι ήλοις ήλους ηλων ήλων ἥλων elon ēlōn helon hēlōn hḗlon hḗlōn
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Englishman's Concordance
John 20:25 N-GMP
GRK: τύπον τῶν ἥλων καὶ βάλω
NAS: the imprint of the nails, and put
KJV: hands the print of the nails, and put
INT: mark of the nails and put

John 20:25 N-GMP
GRK: τύπον τῶν ἥλων καὶ βάλω
NAS: into the place of the nails, and put
KJV: the print of the nails, and
INT: mark of the nails and put

Strong's Greek 2247
2 Occurrences


ἥλων — 2 Occ.















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