The meaning of “ἥλιος”
Understanding hḗlios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
+ east, sun. - perhaps akin to the alternate of αἱρέομαι) - the sun - by implication, light
ἥλιος
+ east, sun. - perhaps akin to the alternate of αἱρέομαι) - the sun - by implication, light
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:43 | “Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Word: ἥλιος (hḗlios) | |
| Mark 13:24 | “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,” Word: ἥλιος (hḗlios) | |
| Luke 21:25 | “And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;” Word: ἥλιος (hḗlios) | |
| Acts 26:13 | “At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.” Word: ἥλιος (hḗlios) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:41 | “There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.” Word: ἥλιος (hḗlios) |