ἑλκόω

helkoōVerbG1669

to have/cause sores

From: from G1668 (ἕλκος);

Short Definition

to cause to ulcerate, i.e. (passively) be ulcerous

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to wound.
2.to ulcerate; pass., to suffer from sores

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

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

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 16:20

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