Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σκέλος”
Understanding skélos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently from (to parch leg. - through the idea of leanness) - the leg (as lank)
G4628
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σκέλος
Phoneticskel'-os
Transliterationskélos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently from (to parch leg. - through the idea of leanness) - the leg (as lank)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 19:31 | “The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.” Word: σκέλος (skélos) | |
| John 19:32 | “Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.” Word: σκέλος (skélos) | |
| John 19:33 | “But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:” Word: σκέλος (skélos) |