Word Study
The meaning of “ὄρος”
Understanding óros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
G3735
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὄρος
Phoneticor'-os
Transliterationóros
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from an obsolete (to rise or "rear" hill, mount(-ain). - perhaps akin to αἴρω - compare ὄρνις) - a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
65 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
65x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution
Matthew16
Mark11
Luke13
John5
Acts3
1 Corinthians1
Galatians2
Hebrews5
2 Peter1
Revelation8
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Greek meaning of 'ὄρος' deepen your understanding of Matthew 17:20?