GreekG1668Noun (Neuter)

ἕλκος

helkos

3Occurrences
G1668Strong's #
Noun (Neuter)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

an ulcer (as if drawn together)

probably from G1670 (ἑλκύω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.a wound .
2.a sore, an ulcer (Thuc.)
LXX: (שְׁחִין)

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Neuter)

Morphology Code

G:N-N

Full Description

Greek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

ἕλκος appears 3 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Revelation
2
Luke
1

Key Passages

Luke 16:21BSB

and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

Revelation 16:2BSB

So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and loathsome, malignant sores broke out on those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.

Revelation 16:11BSB

and curse the God of heaven for their pains and sores; yet they did not repent of their deeds.

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