Strong's Lexicon toichos: Wall Original Word: τοῖχος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word τείχω (teichō), meaning "to build a wall." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2346 (חומה, chomah): Refers to a wall, often used in the context of city walls or fortifications. - H7023 (קיר, qir): Refers to a wall, often used in the context of interior or exterior walls of buildings. Usage: The term "toichos" refers to a wall, typically a structural barrier that encloses or divides spaces. In the New Testament, it is used both literally and metaphorically to describe physical walls and spiritual or social barriers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, walls were significant for protection, privacy, and demarcation of property. Cities were often fortified with walls to defend against invaders. In a spiritual context, walls could symbolize separation or division, such as the barrier between Jews and Gentiles or between humanity and God due to sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originalt. form of teichos Definition a wall NASB Translation wall (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5109: τοῖχοςτοῖχος, τοίχου, ὁ, from Homer down, the Sept. often for קִיר, a wall (especially of a house; cf. τεῖχος): Acts 23:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wall. Another form of teichos; a wall -- wall. see GREEK teichos Forms and Transliterations τοιχε τοίχε τοῖχε τοίχοι τοίχοις τοίχον τοίχος τοίχου τοίχους τοίχω τοίχων τοκετού toiche toîcheLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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