◄ 3599. odous ►
Strong's Lexicon odous: Tooth Original Word: ὀδούς Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: odous Pronunciation: o-doos' Phonetic Spelling: (od-ooce) Definition: a tooth. Meaning: The term ὀδούς primarily refers to a "tooth" in a literal sense. It is used metaphorically in some contexts to denote pain or suffering, often associated with gnashing or grinding. Word Origin: Derived from the base of ὀδυνάω (odynaō), which means "to cause pain" or "to suffer." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8127 שֵׁן (shen): This Hebrew word means "tooth" and is used in similar contexts in the Old Testament, both literally and metaphorically. It appears in passages such as Exodus 21:24, which also discusses the principle of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." In summary, ὀδούς is a multifaceted term in the New Testament, encompassing both the physical aspect of teeth and the deeper, metaphorical implications of judgment and regret. Its usage highlights the tangible and spiritual dimensions of human experience as understood in biblical theology. Usage: The word ὀδούς appears in the New Testament in contexts that describe physical teeth, as well as in metaphorical expressions related to anguish or distress, such as "weeping and gnashing of teeth." Context: The Greek term ὀδούς is used in the New Testament to describe both the physical teeth of humans and animals and as a metaphor for intense emotional or spiritual anguish. In the Gospels, Jesus frequently uses the phrase "weeping and gnashing of teeth" to depict the sorrow and regret experienced by those who are excluded from the kingdom of God (e.g., Matthew 8:12, 13:42, 22:13, 24:51, 25:30; Luke 13:28). This expression conveys a vivid image of despair and remorse, often associated with judgment and separation from divine favor. The literal use of ὀδούς can be seen in passages such as Matthew 5:38, where Jesus refers to the law of retaliation, "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." This reflects the physical aspect of the word, emphasizing the tangible nature of justice in the Mosaic Law. The metaphorical use of ὀδούς in the New Testament underscores the severity of spiritual consequences and the reality of divine judgment. The imagery of gnashing teeth serves as a powerful reminder of the ultimate fate of those who reject God's salvation and the profound regret that accompanies such a decision. HELPS Word-studies 3599 odoús – tooth. 3599 /odoús ("tooth, teeth") is also used metaphorically: a) of the particular level of compensation or recompense needed in a situation (Mt 5:38); and, b) for how the unredeemed in Gehenna express their indescribable agony, i.e. by "the gnashing of teeth" (Mt 13:42,50,22:13, 24:51, 25:30). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition a tooth NASB Translation teeth (10), tooth (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3599: ὀδούς ὀδούς (according to Etym. Magn. 615, 21 (Pollux 6, 38) from ἔδω, Latinedere, etc., cf. Curtius, § 289; others from the root, da, to divide, cf. δαίω, δάκνω; (Latindens); Fick i., p. 100), ὀδόντος, ὁ, from Homer down; the Sept. for שֵׁן; a tooth: Matthew 5:38; Mark 9:18; Acts 7:54; plural Revelation 9:8; ὁ βρυγμός τῶν ὀδόντων, see βρυγμός. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tooth. Perhaps from the base of esthio; a "tooth" -- tooth. see GREEK esthio Forms and Transliterations οδοντα οδόντα ὀδόντα οδοντας οδόντας ὀδόντας οδοντες οδόντες ὀδόντες οδοντος οδόντος ὀδόντος οδοντων οδόντων ὀδόντων οδούσι οδούσιν odonta odónta odontas odóntas odontes odóntes odonton odontōn odónton odóntōn odontos odóntos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:38 N-AMS GRK: ὀφθαλμοῦ καὶ ὀδόντα ἀντὶ ὀδόντος NAS: FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.' KJV: an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: INT: eye and tooth for tooth Matthew 5:38 N-GMS GRK: ὀδόντα ἀντὶ ὀδόντος NAS: FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.' KJV: a tooth for a tooth: INT: tooth for tooth Matthew 8:12 N-GMP GRK: βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων NAS: and gnashing of teeth. KJV: and gnashing of teeth. INT: gnashing of the teeth Matthew 13:42 N-GMP GRK: βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων NAS: and gnashing of teeth. KJV: and gnashing of teeth. INT: gnashing of teeth Matthew 13:50 N-GMP GRK: βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων NAS: will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. KJV: and gnashing of teeth. INT: gnashing of the teeth Matthew 22:13 N-GMP GRK: βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων NAS: and gnashing of teeth.' KJV: and gnashing of teeth. INT: gnashing of the teeth Matthew 24:51 N-GMP GRK: βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων NAS: will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. KJV: and gnashing of teeth. INT: gnashing of teeth Matthew 25:30 N-GMP GRK: βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων NAS: will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. KJV: and gnashing of teeth. INT: gnashing of the teeth Mark 9:18 N-AMP GRK: τρίζει τοὺς ὀδόντας καὶ ξηραίνεται NAS: [at the mouth], and grinds his teeth and stiffens KJV: with his teeth, and INT: gnashes his teeth and is withering away Luke 13:28 N-GMP GRK: βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων ὅταν ὄψησθε NAS: and gnashing of teeth when KJV: gnashing of teeth, when INT: gnashing of the teeth when you see Acts 7:54 N-AMP GRK: ἔβρυχον τοὺς ὀδόντας ἐπ' αὐτόν NAS: and they [began] gnashing their teeth at him. KJV: on him with [their] teeth. INT: gnashed the teeth at him Revelation 9:8 N-NMP GRK: καὶ οἱ ὀδόντες αὐτῶν ὡς NAS: of women, and their teeth were like KJV: and their teeth were as INT: and the teeth of them as Strong's Greek 3599 12 Occurrences ὀδόντα — 1 Occ. ὀδόντας — 2 Occ. ὀδόντες — 1 Occ. ὀδόντων — 7 Occ. ὀδόντος — 1 Occ.