Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὄγκος”
Understanding ónkos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from the same as ἀγκάλη weight. - a mass (as bending or bulging by its load), i.e. burden (hindrance)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὄγκος
Phoneticong'-kos
Transliterationónkos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from the same as ἀγκάλη weight. - a mass (as bending or bulging by its load), i.e. burden (hindrance)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 12:1 | “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” Word: ὄγκος (ónkos) |