Strong's Lexicon kérion: Honeycomb Original Word: κηρίον Word Origin: Diminutive form of κηρός (kēros), meaning "wax" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1706 (דְּבַשׁ, devash) - Honey - H5317 (נֹפֶת, nopheth) - Honeycomb Usage: The term "kérion" refers to a honeycomb, the structure made by bees to store honey and house their larvae. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the literal honeycomb, emphasizing its sweetness and natural provision. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, honey was a valuable commodity, often used as a sweetener and in various medicinal applications. The honeycomb, as a source of honey, was a symbol of abundance and divine provision. In Jewish culture, honey was considered a delicacy and was often associated with the Promised Land, described as "a land flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kéros (wax) Definition honeycomb. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2781: κηρίονκηρίον, κηρίου, τό (κηρός wax), from Hesiod and Herodotus down, honeycomb: κηρίον μελισσιον, a honeycomb (still containing the honey), Luke 24:42 R G Tr brackets (1 Samuel 14:27; Proverbs 16:24; Proverbs 24:13). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance honeycomb. Diminutive from keos (wax); a cell for honey, i.e. (collectively) the comb -- (honey-)comb. Forms and Transliterations κηρία κηρίοις κηρίον κηρίου κηρόςLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance κεφαλῇ — 15 Occ.κεφαλὴν — 28 Occ. κεφαλῆς — 15 Occ. κεφαλῶν — 1 Occ. κεφαλίδι — 1 Occ. κῆνσον — 3 Occ. κήνσου — 1 Occ. κήπῳ — 2 Occ. κῆπον — 1 Occ. κῆπος — 2 Occ. κήρυγμα — 7 Occ. κηρύγματι — 1 Occ. κηρύγματος — 1 Occ. κήρυκα — 1 Occ. κῆρυξ — 2 Occ. ἐκηρύχθη — 1 Occ. ἐκήρυσσεν — 3 Occ. ἐκήρυσσον — 1 Occ. ἐκηρύξαμεν — 2 Occ. ἐκήρυξαν — 2 Occ. |
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