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The meaning of σφυρόν

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

Definition

neuter of a presumed derivative probably of the same as (a ball, "sphere" ancle bone. - compare the feminine , a hammer)...

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

σφυρόν

Phoneticsfoo-ron'
Transliterationsphyrón
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neuter of a presumed derivative probably of the same as (a ball, "sphere" ancle bone. - compare the feminine , a hammer) - the ankle (as globular)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 3:7

And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

Word: σφυρόν (sphyrón)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Acts
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