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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |