Strong's Lexicon hualinos: Glassy, transparent Original Word: ὑάλινος Word Origin: Derived from ὕαλος (hualos), meaning "glass." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hualinos," as glass was not commonly referenced in the Hebrew Scriptures. However, the concept of purity and clarity can be related to Hebrew words like זַךְ (zakh), meaning "pure" or "clear." Usage: The Greek adjective "hualinos" is used to describe something that is made of glass or has the appearance of glass. In the context of the New Testament, it conveys the idea of something that is clear, pure, and transparent, often symbolizing purity and divine perfection. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, glass was a valuable and somewhat rare material, often associated with luxury and beauty. The process of glassmaking was known in the Roman Empire, and glass objects were prized for their clarity and brilliance. The use of "hualinos" in the biblical text would evoke images of something precious and unblemished, reflecting the divine nature of the heavenly realm. HELPS Word-studies 5193 hyálinos (an adjective, derived from 5194 /hýalos, "glass") – made of glass ("glassy"); "transparent as glass" (Souter). In Scripture, transparency is a greatly valued virtue, representing the Lord's glory shining through (reflecting Himself!). For example, "the glassy sea" surrounding the throne of God in heaven (Rev 4:6, 15:2) is apparently what reflects the Lord Himself, as manifested (reflected by) His saints. By God's light, their sanctification-glorification has a spiritual transparency that reflects the image of Jesus Himself. This projects (reflects) the glory He invested in them as transformed ("transparent") saints. In this way, the Lord gets all the glory – and believers have the incredible privilege of sharing (reflecting) it! Reflection: A. Tozer, "The Lord gives but He doesn't give away." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hualos Definition of glass, glassy NASB Translation glass (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5193: ὑάλινοςὑάλινος, ὑαλίνη, ὑαλινον (ὕαλος, which see), in a fragment of Corinna and occasionally in the Greek writings from Aristophanes down, of glass or transparent like glass, glassy: Revelation 4:6; Revelation 15:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of glass. From hualos; glassy, i.e. Transparent -- of glass. see GREEK hualos Forms and Transliterations υαλινη υαλίνη ὑαλίνη υαλινην υαλίνην ὑαλίνην hyaline hyalinē hyalíne hyalínē hyalinen hyalinēn hyalínen hyalínēn ualine ualinē ualinen ualinēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 4:6 Adj-NFSGRK: ὡς θάλασσα ὑαλίνη ὁμοία κρυστάλλῳ NAS: a sea of glass, like KJV: [there was] a sea of glass like INT: like a sea glass like crystal Revelation 15:2 Adj-AFS Revelation 15:2 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 5193 |
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