Strong's Lexicon arkos: Bear Original Word: ἄρκτος Word Origin: Derived from ancient Greek, related to the Indo-European root *h₂ŕ̥tḱos*, meaning "bear." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H1677 - דֹּב (dov) Usage: The term "arkos" refers to a bear, a large mammalian carnivore known for its strength and ferocity. In the biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe something powerful, dangerous, or threatening. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, bears were considered formidable creatures, often associated with strength and danger. They were native to the regions surrounding Israel, including the forests and mountainous areas. Bears were known to attack livestock and occasionally humans, making them a symbol of peril in biblical literature. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a bear NASB Translation bear (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 715: ἄρκτοςἄρκτος, ἄρκτου, ὁ, ἡ, or (so G L T Tr WH) ἄρκος, ἄρκου, ὁ, ἡ, a bear: Revelation 13:2. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bear. Probably from arkeo; a bear (as obstructing by ferocity) -- bear. see GREEK arkeo Forms and Transliterations άρκοι αρκός άρκος αρκου ἄρκου άρκτον άρκτος άρκτου άρκω arkou árkouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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