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The meaning of ὁλοκαύτωμα

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

Definition

(whole) burnt offering. - a wholly-consumed sacrifice ("holocaust")

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Hebrews
Book Distribution

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