Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μόσχος”
Understanding móschos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably strengthened for (a shoot) calf. - a young bullock
G3448
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μόσχος
Phoneticmos'-khos
Transliterationmóschos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably strengthened for (a shoot) calf. - a young bullock
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 15:27 | “And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.” Word: μόσχος (móschos) | |
| Hebrews 9:19 | “For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,” Word: μόσχος (móschos) | |
| Revelation 4:7 | “And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.” Word: μόσχος (móschos) |