Greek Word Study

The meaning of κάμηλος

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

Definition

of Hebrew origin (גָּמָל) camel. - a "camel"

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κάμηλος

Phonetickam'-ay-los
Transliterationkámēlos
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (גָּמָל) camel. - a "camel"

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 19:24

And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Word: κάμηλος (kámēlos)
Mark 10:25

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Word: κάμηλος (kámēlos)
Luke 18:25

For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Word: κάμηλος (kámēlos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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