στοιχεῖον
stoicheionNoun (Neuter)G4747
principle
From: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4748 (στοιχέω);
Short Definition
something orderly in arrangement, i.e. (by implication) a serial (basal, fundamental, initial) constituent (literally), proposition (figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
prop., one of a row (στοῖχος) or series, hence
1.the shadow-line of a dial (Aristoph.).
2.an elementary sound or letter of the alphabet (Anth., Plut., π.).
3.the elements or rudiments of knowledge (Arist.)
4.The material elements of the universe (Plat.; LXX, ll. with)
5.The heavenly bodies (Ding. Laert.).
6.The demons or tutelary spirits of nature (Enoch., Test., Sol. for this sense in Ga, Col, ll. with, see ICC on ; Enc. Bibl., " Elements ").
LXX Usage: *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Peter
2
Colossians
2
Galatians
2
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 3:10
- 2 Peter 3:12
- Colossians 2:8
- Colossians 2:20
- Galatians 4:3
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