Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὀρεινός”
Understanding oreinós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hill country. - mountainous, i.e. (feminine by implication, of χώρα) the Highlands (of Judæa)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὀρεινός
Phoneticor-i-nos
Transliterationoreinós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hill country. - mountainous, i.e. (feminine by implication, of χώρα) the Highlands (of Judæa)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:39 | “And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;” Word: ὀρεινός (oreinós) | |
| Luke 1:65 | “And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea.” Word: ὀρεινός (oreinós) |