νεκρός

nekrosAdjectiveG3498

dead

From: from an apparently primary (a corpse);

Short Definition

dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)

Full Lexicon Entry

dead
I
as adj.
1.prop.
2.Metaphorical
aof persons
bof things regarded as inoperative, devoid of power
II
As subst., νεκρός, ὁ (Hom.), chiefly in pl. (οἱ) ν., the dead: , *ἀνάστασις *(τ.) νεκρῶν, ν. . ζῶντες, ἀπὸ νεκρῶν; ἐκ ν., πρωτότοκος ἐκ τῶν ν.; ζωὴ ἐκ ν.; constr. praegn., ἐκ ν. ζῶντες.
LXX Usage: chiefly for מֵת

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

124 times

Appears 124 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
18
Romans
16
Luke
13
1 Corinthians
11
Matthew
11

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:12
  • Acts 17:3
  • Hebrews 13:20
  • Luke 7:15
  • Philippians 3:11

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