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The meaning of ἄνθος

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

Definition

a primary word flower. - a blossom

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ἄνθος

Phoneticanth'-os
Transliterationánthos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a primary word flower. - a blossom

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
James 1:10

But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.

Word: ἄνθος (ánthos)
James 1:11

For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.

Word: ἄνθος (ánthos)
1 Peter 1:24

For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:

Word: ἄνθος (ánthos)

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Most Frequent Book
James
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