The meaning of “θρίξ”
Understanding thríx reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
genitive case , etc. hair. - of uncertain derivation - hair
θρίξ
genitive case , etc. hair. - of uncertain derivation - hair
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:36 | “Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.” Word: θρίξ (thríx) | |
| Mark 1:6 | “And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;” Word: θρίξ (thríx) | |
| Luke 12:7 | “But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Word: θρίξ (thríx) | |
| John 12:3 | “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” Word: θρίξ (thríx) | |
| Acts 27:34 | “Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.” Word: θρίξ (thríx) |