στῦλος

stulosNoun (Masculine)G4769

pillar

From: from (to stiffen;

Short Definition

properly akin to the base of G2476 (ἵστημι)); a post ("style"), i.e. (figuratively) support

Full Lexicon Entry

a pillar, regarded especially as a support: σ. πυρός; σ. ἐν ναῷ, figuratively, Metaphorical; ἀληθείας.
LXX Usage: chiefly for עַמּוּד, also for קֶרֶשׁ, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
2
1 Timothy
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 3:15
  • Galatians 2:9
  • Revelation 10:1
  • Revelation 3:12

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