◄ 2279. échos ►
Strong's Lexicon échos: Sound, noise, report Original Word: ἦχος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: échos Pronunciation: AY-khos Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-khos) Definition: (a) a sound, noise, (b) a rumor, report. Meaning: The term ἦχος primarily denotes a sound, noise, or report. It can refer to any audible sound, whether a voice, musical note, or other types of noise. Word Origin: Derived from the root of ἠχέω (ēcheō), meaning "to sound" or "to ring." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent that often conveys a similar meaning of sound or noise is קוֹל (qol), Strong's Hebrew 6963. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe voices, sounds, or noises, whether human, divine, or natural, and often carries significant theological implications. Usage: In the New Testament, ἦχος is used to describe a sound or noise, often with a significant or notable quality. It appears in contexts where the sound is noteworthy or carries a particular meaning or message. Context: The Greek word ἦχος appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the importance or distinctiveness of a sound. In Luke 4:37, it is used to describe the "report" or "news" about Jesus that spread throughout the surrounding region: "And the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region." (BSB). This usage highlights the impact and reach of the message concerning Jesus' authority and miraculous works. In Acts 2:2, ἦχος is used to describe the "sound" from heaven that accompanied the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost: "Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting." (BSB). This sound was not just any noise but a divine signal marking the significant event of the Holy Spirit's arrival, which empowered the apostles for their mission. The use of ἦχος in these passages underscores the concept of sound as a medium of divine communication and revelation. It conveys the idea that certain sounds are not merely auditory phenomena but carry deeper spiritual significance, often heralding God's actions or presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a late form of a prim. word éché (noise, sound) Definition a noise, sound NASB Translation blast (1), noise (1), report (1), roaring (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2279: ἦχος ἦχος (cf. Latinecho,vox, German sprechen, etc.; Vanicek, p. 858), ἤχου, ὁ, and (Luke 21:25 G L T Tr WH) τό ἦχος, ἐχους (cf. Winers Grammar, 65 (64); (Buttmann, 23 (20)); Delitzsch on Hebrews 12:19, p. 638; (or ἤχους may come from ἤχῳ, ἤχους, see especially WH's Appendix, p. 158b; Meyer on Luke as below)); 1. a sound, noise: Acts 2:2; Hebrews 12:19; spoken of the roar of the sea's waves," Luke 21:25 G L T Tr WH. 2. rumor, report: περί τίνος, Luke 4:37. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fame, sound. Of uncertain affinity; a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. Roar; figuratively, a rumor -- fame, sound. Forms and Transliterations ήχοι ήχον ηχος ήχος ἦχος ήχου ηχους ήχους ἠχοῦς ἤχους ηχω ήχω ἤχῳ echo ēchō ḗchoi ḗchōi echos êchos ēchos ē̂chos echous echoûs ēchous ēchoûs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 4:37 N-NMS GRK: Καὶ ἐξεπορεύετο ἦχος περὶ αὐτοῦ NAS: And the report about Him was spreading KJV: And the fame of him INT: And went out the report concerning him Luke 21:25 N-GNS GRK: ἐν ἀπορίᾳ ἠχοῦς θαλάσσης καὶ NAS: in perplexity at the roaring of the sea INT: with perplexity roaring of [the] sea and Acts 2:2 N-NMS GRK: τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἦχος ὥσπερ φερομένης NAS: from heaven a noise like KJV: there came a sound from INT: heaven a sound as rushing Hebrews 12:19 N-DMS GRK: καὶ σάλπιγγος ἤχῳ καὶ φωνῇ NAS: and to the blast of a trumpet KJV: And the sound of a trumpet, and INT: and trumpet to sound and to voice Strong's Greek 2279 4 Occurrences ἤχῳ — 1 Occ. ἦχος — 2 Occ. ἠχοῦς — 1 Occ.