◄ 4081. pélos ►
Strong's Lexicon pélos: Clay, Mud Original Word: πηλός Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: pélos Pronunciation: pay-LOS Phonetic Spelling: (pay-los') Definition: clay, mud. Meaning: Clay, mud, or wet earth used for molding or shaping. Word Origin: Derived from the base of πλάσσω (plássō), meaning "to form" or "to mold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Hebrew equivalent for clay or mud is חֹמֶר (ḥomer), Strong's Hebrew 2563, which is used in the Old Testament to describe the material used by potters and in various metaphorical contexts, such as in Isaiah 64:8: "But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our potter; we all are the work of Your hand." This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term πηλός, its biblical significance, and its connection to the broader scriptural narrative of creation and transformation. Usage: The term πηλός is used in the New Testament to describe the material used by Jesus in the miracle of healing the blind man, as well as in other contexts where clay or mud is referenced. Context: • The Greek word πηλός appears in the New Testament in the context of Jesus' miraculous healing. In John 9:6, Jesus uses πηλός to heal a man born blind: "When He had said this, He spat on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and applied it to the man’s eyes." This act of using clay signifies the creative power of Jesus, reminiscent of God's creation of man from the dust of the earth in Genesis. • The use of πηλός in this miracle highlights the theme of spiritual enlightenment and transformation. The physical act of applying clay to the eyes symbolizes the opening of spiritual eyes, allowing the blind man to see both physically and spiritually. • In the cultural context of the time, clay was a common material used by potters and builders, symbolizing malleability and the potential for transformation. This further underscores the transformative power of Jesus' miracles. • Theologically, the use of πηλός can be seen as a demonstration of Jesus' authority over creation, as He uses the elements of the earth to bring about healing and restoration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition clay NASB Translation clay (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4081: πηλός πηλός, πηλοῦ, ὁ, from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; a. clay, which the potter uses (Isaiah 29:16; Isaiah 41:25; Nahum 3:14): Romans 9:21. b. equivalent to mud (wet 'clay'): John 9:6, 11, 14f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clay. Perhaps a primary word; clay -- clay. Forms and Transliterations πηλον πηλόν πηλὸν πηλός πηλου πηλού πηλοῦ πηλώ pelon pelòn pēlon pēlòn pelou peloû pēlou pēloû Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance John 9:6 N-AMS GRK: καὶ ἐποίησεν πηλὸν ἐκ τοῦ NAS: and made clay of the spittle, KJV: and made clay of the spittle, INT: and made clay of the John 9:6 N-AMS GRK: αὐτοῦ τὸν πηλὸν ἐπὶ τοὺς NAS: and applied the clay to his eyes, KJV: of the blind man with the clay, INT: to him the clay to the John 9:11 N-AMS GRK: λεγόμενος Ἰησοῦς πηλὸν ἐποίησεν καὶ NAS: Jesus made clay, and anointed my eyes, KJV: Jesus made clay, and anointed INT: called Jesus clay made and John 9:14 N-AMS GRK: ἡμέρᾳ τὸν πηλὸν ἐποίησεν ὁ NAS: made the clay and opened KJV: Jesus made the clay, and opened INT: day the clay made John 9:15 N-AMS GRK: εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Πηλὸν ἐπέθηκέν μου NAS: to them, He applied clay to my eyes, KJV: unto them, He put clay upon mine INT: he said to them Clay he put of me Romans 9:21 N-GMS GRK: κεραμεὺς τοῦ πηλοῦ ἐκ τοῦ NAS: a right over the clay, to make KJV: power over the clay, of INT: potter over the clay out of the Strong's Greek 4081 6 Occurrences πηλὸν — 5 Occ. πηλοῦ — 1 Occ.