Lexicon skelos: Leg Original Word: σκέλος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance leg. Apparently from skello (to parch; through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank) -- leg. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition the leg (from the hip down) NASB Translation legs (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4628: σκέλοςσκέλος, σκελους, τό, from Homer down, the leg i. e. from the hip to the toes inclusive: John 19:31f, 33. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word "σκάλλω" (skallō), meaning "to dig" or "to scratch," which metaphorically extends to the idea of a limb or leg as something that extends or protrudes.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "σκέλος," the concept of "legs" or "limbs" can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as "רֶגֶל" (regel, Strong's Hebrew 7272), which means "foot" or "leg," and "שׁוֹק" (shoq, Strong's Hebrew 7785), which refers to the "leg" or "thigh." These terms are used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament to describe the physical anatomy of humans and animals. Usage: The word "σκέλος" is used in the New Testament to describe the physical legs of a person, particularly in the context of crucifixion, where the breaking of legs was a common practice to hasten death. Context: The Greek term "σκέλος" appears in the New Testament in the context of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In John 19:31-33, the Jewish leaders requested that the legs of those crucified be broken to expedite their deaths before the Sabbath. The Roman soldiers broke the legs of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus, but when they came to Jesus, they found Him already dead and did not break His legs. This fulfilled the prophecy that not one of His bones would be broken (John 19:36, referencing Psalm 34:20). The act of breaking the legs, or "crurifragium," was a brutal method to ensure a quick death by preventing the victim from supporting their body weight, leading to asphyxiation. The sparing of Jesus' legs from being broken is significant in the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and underscores the divine orchestration of events surrounding His death. Forms and Transliterations εσκέπασαν εσκέπασε εσκέπασέ σκελη σκέλη σκέλος σκελών σκεπάζεται σκεπαζόμενος σκεπάρνοις σκεπάρνω σκεπάσαι σκεπάσει σκεπάσεις σκεπάσης σκεπασθήναι σκεπασθήσεται σκεπασθήσομαι σκεπασθησόμεθα σκεπασθήτε σκέπασόν σκεπάσω skele skelē skéle skélēLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 19:31 N-NNPGRK: αὐτῶν τὰ σκέλη καὶ ἀρθῶσιν NAS: Pilate that their legs might be broken, KJV: that their legs might be broken, and INT: their legs and taken away John 19:32 N-ANP John 19:33 N-ANP |
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