ἕλκος
helkosNoun (Neuter)G1668
sore
From: probably from G1670 (ἑλκύω);
Short Definition
an ulcer (as if drawn together)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.a wound .
2.a sore, an ulcer (Thuc.)
LXX Usage: (שְׁחִין)
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
2
Luke
1
Key Passages
- Luke 16:21
- Revelation 16:2
- Revelation 16:11
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