Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |