Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὁλοκαύτωμα”
Understanding holokaútōma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(whole) burnt offering. - a wholly-consumed sacrifice ("holocaust")
G3646
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὁλοκαύτωμα
Phonetichol-ok-ow'-to-mah
Transliterationholokaútōma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(whole) burnt offering. - a wholly-consumed sacrifice ("holocaust")
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 12:33 | “And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” Word: ὁλοκαύτωμα (holokaútōma) | |
| Hebrews 10:6 | “In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.” Word: ὁλοκαύτωμα (holokaútōma) | |
| Hebrews 10:8 | “Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;” Word: ὁλοκαύτωμα (holokaútōma) |