Berean Strong's Lexicon leios: Smooth Original Word: λεῖος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word "λεία" (leia), meaning "smooth" or "even." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of smoothness is "חָלָק" (chalak), which also means smooth or slippery. This term is used in the Old Testament to describe deceitful speech, as seen in Psalm 55:21: "His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords." Usage: The Greek adjective "λεῖος" (leios) is used to describe something that is smooth, even, or level. In the context of the New Testament, it can refer to physical surfaces or metaphorically to describe speech or behavior that is smooth or flattering. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of smoothness was often associated with beauty, refinement, and eloquence. Smooth surfaces were valued in art and architecture, while smooth speech was associated with persuasive rhetoric. In the biblical context, smoothness could carry both positive and negative connotations, depending on whether it was used to describe genuine refinement or deceitful flattery. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition smooth NASB Translation smooth (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3006: λεῖοςλεῖος, λεῖα, λειον (cf. Latinlevis), smooth, level: opposed to τραχύς, of ways, Luke 3:5. (Isaiah 40:4 Alex.; Proverbs 2:20; 1 Samuel 17:40; in Greek writings from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance smooth. Apparently a primary word; smooth, i.e. "level" -- smooth. Forms and Transliterations λεία λειας λείας λείος λείους leias leíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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