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The meaning of ὕαλος

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

Definition

glass.

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ὕαλος

Phonetichoo'-al-os
Transliterationhýalos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

glass.

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 21:18

And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.

Word: ὕαλος (hýalos)
Revelation 21:21

And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.

Word: ὕαλος (hýalos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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