Greek Word Study

The meaning of λῆρος

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

Definition

apparently a primary word idle tale. - twaddle, i.e. an incredible story

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λῆρος

Phoneticlay'-ros
Transliterationlēros
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a primary word idle tale. - twaddle, i.e. an incredible story

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 24:11

And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.

Word: λῆρος (lēros)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Luke
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