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The meaning of ἱδρώς

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

Definition

a strengthened form of a primary idos (sweat) sweat. - perspiration

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ἱδρώς

Phonetichid-roce'
Transliterationhidrṓs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a strengthened form of a primary idos (sweat) sweat. - perspiration

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 22:44

And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

Word: ἱδρώς (hidrṓs)

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