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The meaning of χρώς

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

Definition

probably akin to the base of χράομαι through the idea of handling body. - the body (properly, its surface or skin)

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Greek Text
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χρώς

Phonetickhroce
Transliterationchrṓs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably akin to the base of χράομαι through the idea of handling body. - the body (properly, its surface or skin)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 19:12

So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.

Word: χρώς (chrṓs)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
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