ὄγκος

ogkosNoun (Masculine)G3591

impediment

From: probably from the same as G43 (ἀγκάλη);

Short Definition

a mass (as bending or bulging by its load), i.e. burden (hindrance)

Full Lexicon Entry

bulk, mass; metaphorically, an encumbrance.
Synonyms
βάρος, a weight; φορτίον, a burden, that which is borne

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

1 time

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

Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 12:1

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