438. anthos
Berean Strong's Lexicon
anthos: Flower, blossom

Original Word: ἄνθος
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: anthos
Pronunciation: AN-thos
Phonetic Spelling: (anth'-os)
Definition: Flower, blossom
Meaning: bloom, possibly a reference to the bright flowers, such as poppies (among the grass).

Word Origin: Derived from the root of ἀνθέω (antheo), meaning "to bloom" or "to blossom."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 6525: פֶּרַח (perach) – flower, blossom

- Strong's Hebrew 6731: צִיץ (tsits) – blossom, flower

Usage: In the New Testament, "anthos" is used to describe a flower or blossom. It is often employed metaphorically to convey beauty, transience, and the fleeting nature of life. The imagery of flowers is used to illustrate the temporary nature of earthly life and possessions, contrasting with the eternal nature of God's kingdom.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, flowers were symbols of beauty, youth, and the ephemeral nature of life. They were often used in literature and art to represent the brevity of human existence. In the biblical context, flowers are used to remind believers of the temporary nature of worldly concerns and the importance of focusing on spiritual growth and eternal values.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a flower
NASB Translation
flower (3), flowering (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 438: ἄνθος

ἄνθος, ἀνθεος, τό (from Homer down); a flower: James 1:10; 1 Peter 1:24.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
flower.

A primary word; a blossom -- flower.

Forms and Transliterations
ανθ' άνθεσιν άνθη ανθος άνθος ἄνθος άνθους anthos ánthos
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Englishman's Concordance
James 1:10 N-NNS
GRK: ὅτι ὡς ἄνθος χόρτου παρελεύσεται
NAS: like flowering grass
KJV: as the flower of the grass
INT: because as a flower of the grass he will pass away

James 1:11 N-NNS
GRK: καὶ τὸ ἄνθος αὐτοῦ ἐξέπεσεν
NAS: the grass; and its flower falls off
KJV: and the flower thereof
INT: and the flower of it fell

1 Peter 1:24 N-NNS
GRK: αὐτῆς ὡς ἄνθος χόρτου ἐξηράνθη
NAS: LIKE THE FLOWER OF GRASS.
KJV: as the flower of grass.
INT: of it as [the] flower of grass Withers

1 Peter 1:24 N-NNS
GRK: καὶ τὸ ἄνθος ἐξέπεσεν
NAS: WITHERS, AND THE FLOWER FALLS OFF,
KJV: and the flower thereof
INT: and the flower fall away

Strong's Greek 438
4 Occurrences


ἄνθος — 4 Occ.

















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