χεῖλος
cheilosNoun (Neuter)G5491
lip
From: from a form of the same as G5490 (χάσμα);
Short Definition
a lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water)
Full Lexicon Entry
a lip (as in Heb., of the lip as the organ of speech): , " (LXX) . Metaphorical, of things, an edge, brink, etc. (Hom., Hdt.): of the seashore.
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׂפָה
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Peter
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 14:21
- 1 Peter 3:10
- Hebrews 11:12
- Hebrews 13:15
- Matthew 15:8
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