πῶλος

pōlosNoun (Masculine)G4454

colt

From: apparently a primary word;

Short Definition

a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass

Full Lexicon Entry

(in cl. also ) a foal, colt, prop., of a horse, then the young of other animals; in NT of the colt of an ass: " (LXX), " (LXX) .
LXX Usage: chiefly for עַיִר

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
4
Luke
3
Matthew
3
John
1

Key Passages

  • John 12:15
  • Luke 19:33
  • Matthew 21:2
  • Matthew 21:7
  • Mark 11:4

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