Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἕλκος”
Understanding hélkos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from ἑλκύω sore. - an ulcer (as if drawn together)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἕλκος
Phonetichel'-kos
Transliterationhélkos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from ἑλκύω sore. - an ulcer (as if drawn together)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 16:21 | “And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.” Word: ἕλκος (hélkos) | |
| Revelation 16:2 | “And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.” Word: ἕλκος (hélkos) | |
| Revelation 16:11 | “And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.” Word: ἕλκος (hélkos) |