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 timesAppears 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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