Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πῶλος”
Understanding pōlos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently a primary word colt. - a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πῶλος
Phoneticpo'-los
Transliterationpōlos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently a primary word colt. - a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
11 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:5 | “Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.” Word: πῶλος (pōlos) | |
| Mark 11:5 | “And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?” Word: πῶλος (pōlos) | |
| Luke 19:33 | “And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?” Word: πῶλος (pōlos) | |
| John 12:15 | “Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.” Word: πῶλος (pōlos) |