Greek Word Study
The meaning of “αἰχμάλωτος”
Understanding aichmálōtos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
captive. - properly, a prisoner of war, i.e. (genitive case) a captive
G164
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
αἰχμάλωτος
Phoneticaheekh-mal-o-tos'
Transliterationaichmálōtos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
captive. - properly, a prisoner of war, i.e. (genitive case) a captive
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 4:18 | “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,” Word: αἰχμάλωτος (aichmálōtos) |