◄ 956. belos ►
Strong's Lexicon belos: Arrow, Dart Original Word: βέλος Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: belos Pronunciation: BEH-los Phonetic Spelling: (bel'-os) Definition: Arrow, Dart Meaning: a missile, dart, javelin, arrow. Word Origin: Derived from the root word βάλλω (ballō), meaning "to throw" or "to cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "belos" is חֵץ (chets), Strong's Hebrew #2671, which also means arrow or dart. Usage: In the New Testament, "belos" refers to an arrow or dart, often used metaphorically to describe something that is swift, piercing, or potentially harmful. It conveys the idea of a projectile that is launched with intent and precision. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, arrows were common weapons used in warfare and hunting. They symbolized speed, accuracy, and the ability to strike from a distance. The imagery of arrows is often used in literature and scripture to depict sudden and penetrating attacks, both physical and spiritual. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 956: βέλος βέλος, βελεος, τό (βάλλω), a missile, a dart, javelins, arrow: Ephesians 6:16. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dart, arrow From ballo; a missile, i.e. Spear or arrow -- dart. see GREEK ballo Forms and Transliterations βέλεσι βέλεσιν βελη βέλη βελονης βελόνης βέλος βελοστάσεις βελοστάσεων βέλους βελών bele belē béle bélē belones belonēs belónes belónēs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 18:25 N-GFS GRK: διὰ τρήματος βελόνης εἰσελθεῖν ἢ INT: through an eye of a needle to enter than Ephesians 6:16 N-ANP GRK: πάντα τὰ βέλη τοῦ πονηροῦ NAS: the flaming arrows of the evil KJV: all the fiery darts of the wicked. INT: all the darts of the evil one Strong's Greek 956 2 Occurrences βέλη — 1 Occ. βελόνης — 1 Occ.