◄ 3006. leios ►
Strong's Lexicon leios: Smooth Original Word: λεῖος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: leios Pronunciation: lay'-os Phonetic Spelling: (li'-os) Definition: smooth, level, plain. Meaning: The term "λεῖος" is an adjective that describes something as smooth, even, or level. It is often used to describe surfaces that are free from roughness or irregularities. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word "λείος," which means smooth or level. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of smoothness or evenness in Hebrew is often represented by words such as "חָלָק" (chalak • Strong's Hebrew 2511), which also conveys the idea of being smooth or slippery. Another related term is "יָשָׁר" (yashar • Strong's Hebrew 3477), meaning straight or upright, which can metaphorically relate to the idea of a smooth path. These Hebrew terms share thematic connections with "λεῖος" in their depiction of physical and moral attributes. Usage: In the New Testament, "λεῖος" is used to describe physical characteristics, particularly in the context of smoothness or evenness. It is not frequently used, appearing in specific contexts where the physical description is relevant. Context: The Greek word "λεῖος" appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of smoothness or evenness, often in a literal sense. This term is used to describe surfaces that are free from roughness, such as a smooth road or a level path. The concept of smoothness can also carry metaphorical implications, suggesting ease or lack of obstacles. In biblical literature, the physical description of smoothness can be symbolic of spiritual or moral qualities, such as integrity or righteousness, where one's path is made straight and free from hindrances. In the Berean Standard Bible, "λεῖος" is used in contexts that emphasize the physical attributes of objects or paths, highlighting the absence of roughness or difficulty. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God making the paths of the righteous smooth and straight, as seen in various scriptural passages. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition smooth NASB Translation smooth (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3006: λεῖος λεῖος, λεῖα, λειον (cf. Latinlevis), smooth, level: opposed to τραχύς, of ways, Luke 3:5. (Isaiah 40:4 Alex.; Proverbs 2:20; 1 Samuel 17:40; in Greek writings from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance smooth. Apparently a primary word; smooth, i.e. "level" -- smooth. Forms and Transliterations λεία λειας λείας λείος λείους leias leías Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 3:5 Adj-AFP GRK: εἰς ὁδοὺς λείας NAS: AND THE ROUGH ROADS SMOOTH; KJV: ways [shall be] made smooth; INT: into ways smooth Strong's Greek 3006 1 Occurrence λείας — 1 Occ.