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The meaning of ὕσσωπος

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

Definition

of foreign origin (אֵזוֹב) hyssop. - "hyssop"

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ὕσσωπος

Phonetichoos'-so-pos
Transliterationhýssōpos
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of foreign origin (אֵזוֹב) hyssop. - "hyssop"

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
John 19:29

Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.

Word: ὕσσωπος (hýssōpos)
Hebrews 9:19

For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,

Word: ὕσσωπος (hýssōpos)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
John
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