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The meaning of μώλωψ

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

Definition

stripe. - probably akin to the base of μόλις) and probably (the face - from ὀπτάνομαι) - a mole ("black eye") or blow-ma...

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μώλωψ

Phoneticmo'-lopes
Transliterationmṓlōps
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

stripe. - probably akin to the base of μόλις) and probably (the face - from ὀπτάνομαι) - a mole ("black eye") or blow-mark

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Peter 2:24

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

Word: μώλωψ (mṓlōps)

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