Greek Word Study
The meaning of “χολάω”
Understanding choláō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be angry. - to be bilious, i.e. (by implication) irritable (enraged, "choleric")
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
χολάω
Phonetickhol-ah'-o
Transliterationcholáō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be angry. - to be bilious, i.e. (by implication) irritable (enraged, "choleric")
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 7:23 | “If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?” Word: χολάω (choláō) |