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The meaning of ἥλιος

Understanding hḗlios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

+ east, sun. - perhaps akin to the alternate of αἱρέομαι) - the sun - by implication, light

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ἥλιος

Phonetichay'-lee-os
Transliterationhḗlios
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

+ east, sun. - perhaps akin to the alternate of αἱρέομαι) - the sun - by implication, light

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

30 total references
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
30x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation

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