δάκρυ, δάκρυον

dakru, dakruonNoun (Neuter)G1144

teardrop

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

a tear

Full Lexicon Entry

-ου, τό, a tear: metaphorically, dative pl., *δάκρυσι *(, Thuc., vii, 75; Bl., § 9, 3).
LXX Usage: for דִּמְעָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Hebrews
2
Luke
2
Revelation
2
2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 2:4
  • Acts 20:19
  • Hebrews 12:17
  • Luke 7:38
  • Mark 9:24

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