Strong's Lexicon ogkos: weight, burden Original Word: ὄγκος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ὄγκος, meaning "bulk" or "weight." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ogkos," the concept of burdens or weights can be related to Hebrew words such as מַשָּׂא (massa, Strong's H4853), which means "burden" or "load." Usage: In the New Testament, "ogkos" is used metaphorically to describe a hindrance or burden that can impede spiritual progress. It suggests something that is cumbersome or heavy, which needs to be set aside to run the race of faith effectively. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the term "ogkos" was often used in athletic contexts, particularly in reference to the weights that athletes would shed before a race to ensure maximum speed and efficiency. This imagery would have been familiar to the original audience of the New Testament, who would understand the importance of removing any unnecessary burdens to achieve success in athletic competitions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition bulk, an encumbrance NASB Translation encumbrance (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3591: ὄγκοςὄγκος, ὀγδου, ὁ (apparently from ἘΓΚΩ, ἐνεγκεῖν, equivalent to φόρτος, see Buttmann, Lexil. i. 288ff (Fishlake's translation, p. 151f), whatever is prominent, protuberance, bulk, mass, hence), a burden, weight, encumbrance: Hebrews 12:1. (In many other uses in Greek writings of all ages.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance weight. Probably from the same as agkale; a mass (as bending or bulging by its load), i.e. Burden (hindrance) -- weight. see GREEK agkale Forms and Transliterations ογκον όγκον ὄγκον onkon ónkonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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