ὀστέον

osteonNoun (Neuter)G3747

bone

From: of uncertain affinity;

Short Definition

a bone

Full Lexicon Entry

-ου, *τό *a bone: contr., *ὀστοῦν *, (LXX); uncontr. (as in Hom., Hdt.), ὀστέα; ὀστέων.
LXX Usage: chiefly for עֶצֶם

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
1
Hebrews
1
John
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Ephesians 5:30
  • Hebrews 11:22
  • John 19:36
  • Luke 24:39
  • Matthew 23:27

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