The meaning of “γλυκύς”
Understanding glykýs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity sweet, fresh. - sweet (i.e. not bitter nor salt)
γλυκύς
of uncertain affinity sweet, fresh. - sweet (i.e. not bitter nor salt)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| James 3:11 | “Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?” Word: γλυκύς (glykýs) | |
| James 3:12 | “Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.” Word: γλυκύς (glykýs) | |
| Revelation 10:9 | “And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.” Word: γλυκύς (glykýs) | |
| Revelation 10:10 | “And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.” Word: γλυκύς (glykýs) |