ἥλιος

hēliosNoun (Masculine)G2246

sun

From: from (a ray;

Short Definition

perhaps akin to the alternate of G138 (αἱρέομαι)); the sun; by implication, light

Full Lexicon Entry

the sun: with art. (El., § 46, 5), " (LXX),; βλέπειν τὸν ἥ.; οὐδὲ μὴ πέσῃ ἐπ᾽ αὐτοὺς ὁ ἥ.; without art.
LXX Usage: chiefly for שֶׁמֶשׁ

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

32 times

Appears 32 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
13
Matthew
5
Acts
4
Mark
4
Luke
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:41
  • James 1:11
  • Matthew 17:2
  • Mark 4:6
  • Revelation 19:17

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