Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἄγριος”
Understanding ágrios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wild, raging. - wild (as pertaining to the country), literally (natural) or figuratively (fierce)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἄγριος
Phoneticag'-ree-os
Transliterationágrios
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wild, raging. - wild (as pertaining to the country), literally (natural) or figuratively (fierce)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:4 | “And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.” Word: ἄγριος (ágrios) | |
| Mark 1:6 | “And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;” Word: ἄγριος (ágrios) | |
| Jude 1:13 | “Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.” Word: ἄγριος (ágrios) |