Berean Strong's Lexicon lepis: Scale Original Word: λεπίς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "λέπω" (lepō), meaning "to peel" or "to scale." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "λεπίς," the concept of scales or coverings can be related to Hebrew words like "קשקשת" (qashqesheth), which refers to scales of fish or armor, and "עור" (or), meaning skin or hide, which can metaphorically imply a covering. Usage: In the New Testament, "λεπίς" (lepis) refers to a scale, particularly in the context of something that covers or obscures vision. It is used metaphorically to describe the removal of spiritual blindness or ignorance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, scales were commonly associated with fish and reptiles, and the term was used to describe anything that resembled a thin, flat covering. In a metaphorical sense, scales could represent barriers to understanding or perception. In the biblical context, the removal of scales signifies the restoration of sight, both physically and spiritually, symbolizing enlightenment and revelation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lepó (to peel) Definition a scale (of a fish) NASB Translation scales (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3013: λεπίςλεπίς, λεπιδος, ἡ (λέπω to strip off the rind or husk, to peel, to scale), a scale: Acts 9:18. (the Sept.; Aristotle, others (cf. Herodotus 7, 61).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fish scale.From lepo (to peel); a flake -- scale. Forms and Transliterations λεπίδας λεπιδες λεπίδες λεπίσιν λεπίσματα lepides lepídesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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