Berean Strong's Lexicon klados: Branch, bough Original Word: κλάδος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κλάω (klao), meaning "to break" or "to break off." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6057 (anaf): A branch or bough, often used in the context of trees. - H2156 (zemorah): A branch or twig, particularly of a vine. Usage: In the New Testament, "klados" refers to a branch or a shoot of a tree or plant. It is often used metaphorically to describe relationships, growth, and spiritual truths, particularly in the context of Jesus' teachings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient agrarian societies, branches were a common symbol of life, growth, and fruitfulness. The imagery of a branch was familiar to Jesus' audience, who understood the importance of a branch's connection to the vine or tree for sustenance and fruit-bearing. This metaphor was deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, where Israel was often depicted as a vine or tree in the Hebrew Scriptures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom klaó Definition a branch NASB Translation branch (2), branches (9). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2798: κλάδοςκλάδος, κλαδου, ὁ (κλάω); a. properly, a young, tender shoot, broken off for grafting. b. universally, a branch: Matthew 13:32; Matthew 21:8; Matthew 24:32; Mark 4:32; Mark 13:28; Luke 13:19; as the Jewish patriarchs are likened to a root., so their posterity are likened to branches, Romans 11:16-19, 21; cf. Sir. 23:25 Sir. 40:15; Menander fragment, Meineke edition, p. 247 (fragment 182, vol. iv. 274 (Ber. 1841)). (Tragg., Aristophanes, Theophrastus, Geoponica, others.) From klao; a twig or bough (as if broken off) -- branch. see GREEK klao Englishman's Concordance Matthew 13:32 N-DMPGRK: ἐν τοῖς κλάδοις αὐτοῦ NAS: come and NEST IN ITS BRANCHES. KJV: lodge in the branches thereof. INT: in the branches of it Matthew 21:8 N-AMP Matthew 24:32 N-NMS Mark 4:32 N-AMP Mark 13:28 N-NMS Luke 13:19 N-DMP Romans 11:16 N-NMP Romans 11:17 N-GMP Romans 11:18 N-GMP Romans 11:19 N-NMP Romans 11:21 N-GMP Strong's Greek 2798 |