Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἄρκτος”
Understanding árktos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from ἀρκέω bear. - a bear (as obstructing by ferocity)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἄρκτος
Phoneticark'-tos
Transliterationárktos
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from ἀρκέω bear. - a bear (as obstructing by ferocity)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 13:2 | “And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.” Word: ἄρκτος (árktos) |