αἴνιγμα

ainigmaNoun (Neuter)G0135

obscure thing

From: from a derivative of G136 (αἶνος) (in its primary sense);

Short Definition

an obscure saying ("enigma"), i.e. (abstractly) obscureness

Full Lexicon Entry

a dark saying, riddle.
LXX Usage: for חִידָה, and always exc. (שַׁמָּה)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:12

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