Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἡλικία”
Understanding hēlikía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
age, stature. - maturity (in years or size)
G2244
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἡλικία
Phonetichay-lik-ee'-ah
Transliterationhēlikía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
age, stature. - maturity (in years or size)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:27 | “Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?” Word: ἡλικία (hēlikía) | |
| Luke 12:25 | “And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?” Word: ἡλικία (hēlikía) | |
| John 9:23 | “Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.” Word: ἡλικία (hēlikía) | |
| Ephesians 4:13 | “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:” Word: ἡλικία (hēlikía) |