1.9 KiB
στοιχεῖον -ου, τό
Word data
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Strongs: G47470
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Alternate spellings:
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Principle Parts:
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Part of speech:
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Instances in Scripture: 6 ** UGNT instance count is different: 7
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All Scriptures cited: Yes
Etymology:
- LXX/Hebrew glosses:
in LXX: Wi 7:17 19:18, IV Mac 12:13 * ;
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Time Period/Ancient Authors:
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Related words:
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Antonyms for all senses
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Synonyms for all senses:
Senses
Glosses:
one of a row;
Explanation:
series;
Citations:
Sense 1.0:
Definition:
Glosses:
the shadow-line of a dial;
Explanation:
Citations:
the shadow-line of a dial (Aristoph.).
Sense 2.0:
Definition:
Glosses:
an elementary sound;
Explanation:
letter;
Citations:
an elementary sound or letter of the alphabet (Anth., Plut., π.).
Sense 3.0:
Definition:
Glosses:
the elements;
Explanation:
rudiments;
Citations:
the elements or rudiments of knowledge (Arist., al.) [He 5:12](Heb 5:12); πτωχὰ σ., [Ga 4:9](Gal 4:9); σ. τοῦ κόσμου, [ib. 3](Gal 4:3), [Col 2:8](Col 2:8), [20](Col 2:20) (but v. infr.).
Sense 4.0:
Definition:
Glosses:
elements;
Explanation:
Citations:
The material elements of the universe (Plat.; LXX, ll. c.): [II Pe 3:10](2Pe 3:10), [12](2Pe 3:12).
Sense 5.0:
Definition:
Glosses:
heavenly bodies;
Explanation:
Citations:
The heavenly bodies (Diog. Laert.).
Sense 6.0:
Definition:
Glosses:
demons;
Explanation:
tutelary spirits;
Citations:
The demons or tutelary spirits of nature (Enoch., Test., Sol., al.; for this sense in [Ga](Gal 4:9), Col, ll. c., v. ICC on [[Col 2:8](Col 2:8)](Col 2:8); Enc. Bibl., s.v. " Elements ").†