◄ 1637. elaion ►
Strong's Lexicon elaion: Oil Original Word: ἔλαιον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: elaion Pronunciation: eh'-lah-yon Phonetic Spelling: (el'-ah-yon) Definition: olive oil, oil. Meaning: Olive oil; a liquid fat obtained from olives, used in ancient times for various purposes including cooking, anointing, and as fuel for lamps. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἐλαία (elaia), meaning "olive tree" or "olive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8081 שֶׁמֶן (shemen): This Hebrew word is often translated as "oil" and is used in similar contexts as ἔλαιον, referring to olive oil used for anointing, offerings, and as a symbol of abundance and blessing. This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term ἔλαιον, highlighting its multifaceted role in biblical texts and its enduring spiritual symbolism. Usage: The term ἔλαιον is used in the New Testament to refer to olive oil, which held significant cultural and religious importance in biblical times. It appears in contexts related to anointing, healing, and as a metaphor for spiritual readiness and blessing. Context: • Cultural and Religious Significance: Olive oil was a staple in the ancient Mediterranean diet and a valuable commodity. It was used for cooking, as a base for perfumes, and in religious rituals. In the Jewish tradition, olive oil was used for anointing priests and kings, symbolizing consecration and the presence of the Holy Spirit. • Biblical References: In the New Testament, ἔλαιον is mentioned in several key passages. In the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), olive oil is a symbol of spiritual preparedness, as the wise virgins bring extra oil for their lamps. In James 5:14, the use of oil in anointing the sick is mentioned: "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord." • Symbolism: Olive oil often symbolizes the Holy Spirit and divine blessing. Its use in anointing signifies being set apart for God's purposes. The imagery of oil in lamps also represents the light of faith and the presence of God. • Practical Uses: Beyond its symbolic meanings, olive oil was essential for daily life in biblical times. It was used as fuel for lamps, providing light in homes and places of worship. Its healing properties were recognized, and it was applied to wounds and used in medicinal preparations. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1637 élaion – olive oil (from 1636 /elaía, "olive tree"); (figuratively) the indwelling (empowering) of the Holy Spirit. While all true believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, none can give their oil to someone else (see Mt 25:3-8)! Each person must seek (find) the Lord for themself. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from elaia Definition olive oil NASB Translation oil (10), olive oil (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1637: ἔλαιον ἔλαιον, ἐλαίου, τό (from Homer down), the Sept. chiefly for שֶׁמֶן, also for יִצְהָר; olive-oil: used for feeding lamps, Matthew 25:3f, 8; for healing the sick, Mark 6:13; Luke 10:34; James 5:14; for anointing the head and body at feasts (Athen. 15, c. 11) (cf. under the word μύρον), Luke 7:46; Hebrews 1:9 (on which passage see ἀγαλλίασις); mentioned among articles of commerce, Luke 16:6; Revelation 6:6; Revelation 18:13. Cf. Winers RWB, under the word Oel; Furrer in Schenkel 4:354; Schnedermann, Die Biblical Symbolik des Oelbaumes u. d. Oeles, in the Zeitschr. f. d. luth. Theol. for 1874, p. 4ff; (B. D., under the word , II. 4; and Meyer edition Weiss on Mark 6:13). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oil. Neuter of the same as elaia; olive oil -- oil. see GREEK elaia Forms and Transliterations ελαιον έλαιον έλαιόν ἔλαιον ελαιου ελαίου ἐλαίου ελαιω ελαιώ ελαίω ἐλαίῳ elaio elaiō elaíoi elaíōi elaion élaion elaiou elaíou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 25:3 N-ANS GRK: μεθ' ἑαυτῶν ἔλαιον NAS: they took no oil with them, KJV: and took no oil with them: INT: with themselves oil Matthew 25:4 N-ANS GRK: φρόνιμοι ἔλαβον ἔλαιον ἐν τοῖς NAS: took oil in flasks KJV: the wise took oil in their INT: [the] wise took oil in the Matthew 25:8 N-GNS GRK: ἐκ τοῦ ἐλαίου ὑμῶν ὅτι NAS: us some of your oil, for our lamps KJV: of your oil; for our INT: of the oil of you for Mark 6:13 N-DNS GRK: καὶ ἤλειφον ἐλαίῳ πολλοὺς ἀρρώστους NAS: and were anointing with oil many KJV: anointed with oil many INT: and anointed with oil many sick Luke 7:46 N-DNS GRK: ἐλαίῳ τὴν κεφαλήν NAS: My head with oil, but she anointed KJV: My head with oil thou didst not INT: With oil the head Luke 10:34 N-ANS GRK: αὐτοῦ ἐπιχέων ἔλαιον καὶ οἶνον NAS: pouring oil and wine KJV: wounds, pouring in oil and wine, INT: of him pouring on oil and wine Luke 16:6 N-GNS GRK: Ἑκατὸν βάτους ἐλαίου ὁ δὲ NAS: measures of oil.' And he said KJV: measures of oil. And INT: A hundred baths of oil And Hebrews 1:9 N-ANS GRK: θεός σου ἔλαιον ἀγαλλιάσεως παρὰ NAS: HAS ANOINTED YOU WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS KJV: thee with the oil of gladness INT: God of you with [the] oil of exultation above James 5:14 N-DNS GRK: ἀλείψαντες αὐτὸν ἐλαίῳ ἐν τῷ NAS: him, anointing him with oil in the name KJV: anointing him with oil in the name INT: having anointed him with oil in the Revelation 6:6 N-ANS GRK: καὶ τὸ ἔλαιον καὶ τὸν NAS: and do not damage the oil and the wine. KJV: not the oil and INT: and the oil and the Revelation 18:13 N-ANS GRK: οἶνον καὶ ἔλαιον καὶ σεμίδαλιν NAS: and wine and olive oil and fine flour KJV: wine, and oil, and fine flour, INT: wine and oil and finest flour Strong's Greek 1637 11 Occurrences ἐλαίῳ — 3 Occ. ἔλαιον — 6 Occ. ἐλαίου — 2 Occ.