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The meaning of οὐρά

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

Definition

apparently a primary word tail. - a tail

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οὐρά

Phoneticoo-rah'
Transliterationourá
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a primary word tail. - a tail

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 9:10

And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.

Word: οὐρά (ourá)
Revelation 9:19

For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.

Word: οὐρά (ourá)
Revelation 12:4

And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

Word: οὐρά (ourá)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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