οὖς

ousNoun (Neuter)G3775

ear

From: apparently a primary word;

Short Definition

the ear (physically or mentally)

Full Lexicon Entry

. Metaphorical, of understanding, perceiving, knowing: ὁ *ἔχων *(εἴ τις ἔχει) *οὖς ἀκουσάτω *; ὁ *ἔχων *(ὃς ἔχει, εἴ τις ἔχει) *ὦτα *(ἀκούειν) *ἀκουέτω *(R, mg.); τοῖς ὠ. βαρέως ἀκούειν, " (LXX) ; ὦ. ἔχοντες οὐκ ἀκούειν; ὦ. τοῦ μὴ ἀκούειν; θέσθε εἰς τὰ ὦ.; ἀπερίτμητος τοῖς ὠ.
LXX Usage: chiefly for אֹזֶן

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

35 times

Appears 35 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
8
Luke
7
Matthew
6
Mark
5
Acts
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12:16
  • James 5:4
  • Luke 9:44
  • Mark 4:9
  • Revelation 2:11

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