Berean Strong's Lexicon hus: Pig, Swine Original Word: ὗς Word Origin: Derived from the primary Greek word for "swine" or "pig." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2386 (חֲזִיר, chazir): Refers to a swine or pig, used in similar contexts of uncleanliness in the Old Testament. Usage: In the New Testament, the term "hus" refers to a pig or swine. It is used metaphorically to describe uncleanliness or moral impurity, drawing from Jewish dietary laws that considered pigs unclean animals. The term is often used in contexts that emphasize the distinction between what is holy and what is profane. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish culture, pigs were considered unclean according to Levitical law (Leviticus 11:7). They were not to be eaten or touched, and this prohibition was a significant aspect of Jewish identity and religious practice. In the Greco-Roman world, however, pigs were commonly consumed and raised, which sometimes led to cultural and religious tensions between Jews and Gentiles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a hog NASB Translation sow (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5300: ὗςὗς, ὑός, ἡ, from Homer down, the Sept. several times for חֲזִיר, a swine: 2 Peter 2:22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sow. Apparently a primary word; a hog ("swine") -- sow. Forms and Transliterations υν υός Υς Ὗς Hys Hŷs UsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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