Strong's Lexicon hippikos: Equestrian, pertaining to horses Original Word: ἱππικός Word Origin: Derived from ἵππος (hippos), meaning "horse." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with horses is סוּס (sûs), Strong's Hebrew #5483, which appears in various Old Testament passages, such as in descriptions of Solomon's wealth and military might (1 Kings 10:26). Usage: The term "hippikos" is used to describe anything related to horses or equestrian activities. In the context of the New Testament, it may refer to cavalry or horsemen, emphasizing the role of horses in military and transportation contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, horses were highly valued for their speed, strength, and utility in warfare and transportation. The cavalry was an essential component of military forces, providing mobility and strategic advantage. Horses were also symbols of power and status, often associated with nobility and wealth. The use of horses in chariots and races was a popular aspect of ancient culture, reflecting both the practical and recreational roles of these animals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hippos Definition cavalry NASB Translation horsemen (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2461: ἱππικόςἱππικός, ἱππικη, ἱππικον, equestrian; τό ἱππικον, the horse(-men), cavalry: Revelation 9:16 (as Herodotus 7, 87; Xenophon, Plato, Polybius, others; more fully τό ἱππικον στράτευμα, Xenophon, Cyril 3, 3, 26; so τό πεζικον, the foot(-forces), infantry, Xenophon, Cyril 5, 3, 38). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance horsemen, cavalryNeuter of a derivative of hippos; the cavalry force -- horse(-men). see GREEK hippos Forms and Transliterations ιππικου ἱππικοῦ ιππόδρομον ιπποδρόμου hippikou hippikoû ippikouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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