Greek Word Study
The meaning of “χαλινός”
Understanding chalinós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bit, bridle. - a curb or head-stall (as curbing the spirit)
G5469
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
χαλινός
Phonetickhal-ee-nos'
Transliterationchalinós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bit, bridle. - a curb or head-stall (as curbing the spirit)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| James 3:3 | “Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.” Word: χαλινός (chalinós) | |
| Revelation 14:20 | “And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred furlongs. ” Word: χαλινός (chalinós) |