G4601

σιγάω (sigáō)

_(see-gah'-o | see-GA-oh | see-GA-oh)_

Definition

from G4602; to keep silent (transitively or intransitively); keep close (secret, silence), hold peace.

• to keep silence, hold one's peace
• to be kept in silence, be concealed

See also

G4602

G4602

σιγή (sigḗ)

_(see-gay' | see-GAY | see-GAY)_

Definition

apparently from σίζω (to hiss, i.e. hist or hush); silence; silence.

• silence

Note

Compare G4623.

See also

G4623

G4603

σιδήρεος (sidḗreos)

_(sid-ay'-reh-os | see-THAY-reh-ose | see-THAY-ray-ose)_

Definition

from G4604; made of iron; (of) iron.

• made of iron

See also

G4604

G4604

σίδηρος (sídēros)

_(sid'-ay-ros | SEE-thay-rose | SEE-thay-rose)_

Definition

of uncertain derivation; iron; iron.

• iron

G4605

Σιδών (Sidṓn)

_(sid-one' | see-THONE | see-THONE)_

Definition

hunting; of Hebrew origin (H6721); Sidon (i.e., Tsidon), a place in Palestine; Sidon.

• an ancient and wealthy city of Phoenicia, on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea, less than 20 miles (30 km) north of Tyre

See also

H6721

G4606

Σιδώνιος (Sidṓnios)

_(sid-o'-nee-os | see-THOH-nee-ose | see-THOH-nee-ose)_

Definition

from G4605; a Sidonian, i.e., inhabitant of Sidon; of Sidon.

• an inhabitant of Sidon, a Sidonian

See also

G4605

G4607

σικάριος (sikários)

_(sik-ar'-ee-os | see-KA-ree-ose | see-KA-ree-ose)_

Definition

of Latin origin; a dagger-man or assassin; a freebooter (Jewish fanatic outlawed by the Romans); murderer.

• an assassin
• one who carries a dagger or short sword under his clothing, that he may kill secretly and treacherously any one he wishes to
• a cutthroat

Note

Compare G5406.

See also

G5406

G4608

σίκερα (síkera)

_(sik'-er-ah | SEE-keh-ra | SEE-kay-ra)_

Definition

of Hebrew origin (H7941); an intoxicant, i.e., intensely fermented liquor; strong drink.

• strong drink, an intoxicating beverage, different from wine; it was a artificial product, made of a mixture of sweet ingredients, whether derived from grain and vegetables, or from the juice of fruits (dates), or a decoction of honey

See also

H7941

G4609

Σίλας (Sílas)

_(see'-las | SEE-lahs | SEE-lahs)_

Definition

woody; contraction for G4610; Silas, a Christian; Silas.

• a Roman citizen, the companion of the apostle Paul on several of his missionary journeys

See also

G4610

G4610

Σιλουανός (Silouanós)

_(sil-oo-an-os' | see-loo-ah-NOSE | see-loo-ah-NOSE)_

Definition

woody; of Latin origin; "silvan"; Silvanus, a Christian; Silvanus.

• a Roman citizen, the companion of the apostle Paul on several of his missionary journeys

Note

Compare G4609.

See also

G4609

G4611

Σιλωάμ (Silōám)

_(sil-o-am' | see-loh-AM | see-loh-AM)_

Definition

sent; of Hebrew origin (H7975); Siloam (i.e., Shiloach), a pool of Jerusalem; Siloam.

• the Pool of Siloam, a fountain of water in Jerusalem (also called Shiloah in Isaiah 8:6)
• the Tower of Siloam (may have been a tower near or over the Pool of Siloam)

Note

The Tower of Siloam fell down killing 18 men.

See also

H7975

G4612

σιμικίνθιον (simikínthion)

_(sim-ee-kin'-thee-on | see-mee-KEEN-thee-one | see-mee-KEEN-thee-one)_

Definition

of Latin origin; a semicinctium or half-girding, i.e., narrow covering (apron); apron.

• a narrow apron, or linen covering, which workmen and servants were accustomed to wear

G4613

Σίμων (Símōn)

_(see'-mone | SEE-mone | SEE-mone)_

Definition

a rock, stone; of Hebrew origin (H8095); Simon (i.e., Shimon), the name of nine Israelites; Simon.

• Peter was one of the apostles
• Simon called Zelotes or the Kanaites
• Simon, father of Judas who betrayed Jesus
• Simon Magus, the Samaritan wizard
• Simon the tanner, Acts 10
• Simon the Pharisee, Luke 7:40–44
• Simon of Cyrene who carried the cross of Christ
• Simon the cousin of Jesus, the son of Cleophas
• Simon the leper, so called to distinguish him from others of the same name

Note

Compare G4826.

See also

G4826, H8095

G4614

Σινᾶ (Sinâ)

_(see-nah' | see-NA | see-NA)_

Definition

thorny; of Hebrew origin (H5514); Sina (i.e., Sinai), a mountain in Arabia; Sina.

• a mountain or rather a mountainous region in the peninsula of Arabia Petraea, made famous by the giving of the Mosaic law

See also

H5514

G4615

σίναπι (sínapi)

_(sin'-ap-ee | SEE-na-pee | SEE-na-pee)_

Definition

perhaps from σίνομαι (to hurt, i.e. sting); mustard (the plant); mustard.

• mustard, the name of a plant which in Middle Eastern countries grows from a very small seed and attains to the height of a tree, 10 feet (3 m) and more; hence a very small quantity of a thing is likened to a mustard seed, and also a thing which grows to a remarkable size

G4616

σινδών (sindṓn)

_(sin-done' | seen-THONE | seen-THONE)_

Definition

of uncertain (perhaps foreign) origin; byssos, i.e., bleached linen (the cloth or a garment of it); (fine) linen (cloth).

• linen cloth, especially that which was fine and costly, in which the bodies of the dead were wrapped
• thing made of fine cloth
• of a light and loose garment worn at night over a naked body

G4617

σινιάζω (siniázō)

_(sin-ee-ad'-zo | see-nee-AH-zoh | see-nee-AH-zoh)_

Definition

from σινίον (a sieve); to riddle (figuratively); sift.

• to sift, shake in a sieve
• figuratively by inward agitation to try one's faith to the verge of overthrow

G4618

σιτευτός (siteutós)

_(sit-yoo-ros' | see-tev-TOSE | see-tayf-TOSE)_

Definition

from a derivative of G4621; grain-fed, i.e., fattened; fatted.

• fattened, fatted

See also

G4621

G4619

σιτιστός (sitistós)

_(sit-is-tos' | see-tee-STOSE | see-tee-STOSE)_

Definition

from a derivative of G4621; grained, i.e., fatted; fatling.

• fattened

See also

G4621

G4620

σιτόμετρον (sitómetron)

_(sit-om'-et-ron | see-TOH-meh-trone | see-TOH-may-trone)_

Definition

from G4621 and G3358; a grain-measure, i.e., (by implication) ration (allowance of food); portion of meat.

• a measured 'portion of' grain or 'food'

See also

G3358, G4621

G4621

σῖτος (sîtos)

_(see'-tos | SEE-tose | SEE-tose)_

Definition

of uncertain derivation; grain, especially wheat; corn, wheat.

• wheat, grain

G4622

Σιών (Siṓn)

_(see-own' | see-ONE | see-ONE)_

Definition

a parched place; of Hebrew origin (H6726); Sion (i.e., Tsijon), a hill of Jerusalem; figuratively, the Church (militant or triumphant); Sion.

• the hill on which the higher and more ancient part of Jerusalem was built
• the southwestern most and highest of the hills on which the city was built
• often used of the entire city of Jerusalem
• since Jerusalem because the temple stood there, was called the dwelling place of God

See also

H6726

G4623

σιωπάω (siōpáō)

_(see-o-pah'-o | see-oh-PA-oh | see-oh-PA-oh)_

Definition

from σιωπή (silence, i.e. a hush; properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from G4602, which is rather a voluntary refusal or indisposition to speak, although the terms are often used synonymously); to be dumb (but not deaf also, like 2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water); dumb, (hold) peace.

• to be silent, hold one's peace
• used of one's silence because dumb
• metaphorically of a calm, quiet sea

See also

G4602

G4624

σκανδαλίζω (skandalízō)

_(skan-dal-id'-zo | skahn-tha-LEE-zoh | skahn-tha-LEE-zoh)_

Definition

from G4625; to entrap, i.e., trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure); (make to) offend.

• to put a stumbling block or impediment in the way, upon which another may trip and fall, metaphorically to offend
• to entice to sin
• to cause a person to begin to distrust and desert one whom he ought to trust and obey
• to cause to fall away
• to be offended in one, i.e., to see in another what I disapprove of and what hinders me from acknowledging his authority
• to cause one to judge unfavorably or unjustly of another
• since one who stumbles or whose foot gets entangled feels annoyed
• to cause one displeasure at a thing
• to make indignant
• to be displeased, indignant

See also

G4625

G4625

σκάνδαλον (skándalon)

_(skan'-dal-on | SKAHN-tha-lone | SKAHN-tha-lone)_

Definition

("scandal"); probably from a derivative of G2578; a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e., snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin); occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock.

• the movable stick or trigger of a trap, a trap stick
• a trap, snare
• any impediment placed in the way and causing one to stumble or fall, (a stumbling block, occasion of stumbling) i.e., a rock which is a cause of stumbling
• figuratively applied to Jesus Christ, whose person and career were so contrary to the expectations of the Jews concerning the Messiah, that they rejected him and by their obstinacy made shipwreck of their salvation
• any person or thing by which one is (entrapped) drawn into error or sin

See also

G2578

G4626

σκάπτω (skáptō)

_(skap'-to | SKA-ptoh | SKA-ptoh)_

Definition

apparently a primary verb; to dig; dig.

• to dig

G4627

σκάφη (skáphē)

_(skaf'-ay | SKA-fay | SKA-fay)_

Definition

a "skiff" (as if dug out), or yawl (carried aboard a large vessel for landing); boat.

• anything dug out, hollow vessel, trough, tray, tub
• of a boat

G4628

σκέλος (skélos)

_(skel'-os | SKEH-lose | SKAY-lose)_

Definition

apparently from σκέλλω (to parch; through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank); leg.

• the leg, from the hip to the toes inclusive

G4629

σκέπασμα (sképasma)

_(skep'-as-mah | SKEH-pa-sma | SKAY-pa-sma)_

Definition

from a derivative of σκέπας (a covering; perhaps akin to the base of G4649 through the idea of noticeableness); clothing; raiment.

• a covering, spec. clothing

See also

G4649

G4630

Σκευᾶς (Skeuâs)

_(skyoo-as' | skev-AS | skave-AS)_

Definition

mind reader; apparently of Latin origin; left-handed; Scevas (i.e., Scaevus), an Israelite; Sceva.

• a certain chief priest residing at Ephesus

G4631

σκευή (skeuḗ)

_(skyoo-ay' | skev-A | skave-A)_

Definition

from G4632; furniture, i.e., spare tackle; tackling.

• any apparatus, equipment, or furniture
• of the utensils or tackling of a ship

See also

G4632

G4632

σκεῦος (skeûos)

_(skyoo'-os | SKEV-ose | SKAVE-ose)_

Definition

of uncertain affinity; a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband)); goods, sail, stuff, vessel.

• a vessel
• an implement
• in the plural
• household utensils, domestic gear
• the tackle and armament of vessels, used specifically of sails and ropes
• metaphorically
• a man of quality, a chosen instrument
• in a bad sense, an assistant in accomplishing an evil deed

G4633

σκηνή (skēnḗ)

_(skay-nay' | skay-NAY | skay-NAY)_

Definition

apparently akin to G4632 and G4639; a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively); habitation, tabernacle.

• tent, tabernacle, (made of green boughs, or skins or other materials)
• of that well known movable temple of God after the pattern of which the temple at Jerusalem was built

See also

G4632, G4639

G4634

σκηνοπηγία (skēnopēgía)

_(skay-nop-ayg-ee'-ah | skay-noh-pay-GEE-ah | skay-noh-pay-GEE-ah)_

Definition

from G4636 and G4078; the Festival of Tabernacles (so called from the custom of erecting booths for temporary homes); tabernacles.

• the construction of a tabernacle or tabernacles
• the feast of tabernacles

Note

The feast of tabernacles was observed by the Jews yearly for seven days, beginning with the 15th of the month Tisri (approximately our October) partly to perpetuate the memory of the time when their ancestors after leaving Egypt dwelt in tents on their way through the Arabian desert and partly as a season of festivity and joy on the completion of the harvest and the vintage (the festival of ingatherings). In celebrating the festival the Jews were accustomed to construct booths of the leafy branches of trees (perhaps on the roofs or in the courts of their dwellings or in the streets and squares) and to adorn them with flowers and fruits of all kinds under which, throughout the period of the festival, they feasted and gave themselves up to rejoicing.

See also

G4078, G4636

G4635

σκηνοποιός (skēnopoiós)

_(skay-nop-oy-os' | skay-noh-poo-OSE | skay-noh-poo-OSE)_

Definition

from G4633 and G4160; a manufacturer of tents; tent-maker.

• a tentmaker
• one that makes small portable tents, of leather or cloth of goat's hair or linen, for the use of travellers

See also

G4160, G4633

G4636

σκῆνος (skēnos)

_(skay'-nos | SKAY-nose | SKAY-nose)_

Definition

from G4633; a hut or temporary residence, i.e., (figuratively) the human body (as the abode of the spirit); tabernacle.

• a tabernacle, a tent
• metaphorically of the human body, in which the soul dwells as in a tent, and which is taken down at death

See also

G4633

G4637

σκηνόω (skēnóō)

_(skay-no'-o | skay-NOH-oh | skay-NOH-oh)_

Definition

from G4636; to tent or encamp, i.e., (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and communion); dwell.

• to fix one's tabernacle, have one's tabernacle, abide (or live) in a tabernacle (or tent), tabernacle
• to dwell

See also

G4636

G4638

σκήνωμα (skḗnōma)

_(skay'-no-mah | SKAY-noh-ma | SKAY-noh-ma)_

Definition

from G4637; an encampment, i.e., (figuratively) the Temple (as God's residence), the body (as a tenement for the soul); tabernacle.

• a tent, a tabernacle
• of the temple as God's habitation
• of the tabernacle of the covenant
• metaphorically of the human body as the dwelling of the soul

See also

G4637

G4639

σκιά (skiá)

_(skee'-ah | skee-AH | skee-AH)_

Definition

apparently a primary word; "shade" or a shadow (literally or figuratively (darkness of error or an adumbration)); shadow.

• shadow
• shade caused by the interception of light
• an image cast by an object and representing the form of that object
• a sketch, outline, adumbration

G4640

σκιρτάω (skirtáō)

_(skeer-tah'-o | skeer-TA-oh | skeer-TA-oh)_

Definition

akin to σκαίρω (to skip); to jump, i.e., sympathetically move (as the quickening of a fetus); leap (for joy).

• to leap

G4641

σκληροκαρδία (sklērokardía)

_(sklay-rok-ar-dee'-ah | sklay-roh-kahr-THEE-ah | sklay-roh-kahr-THEE-ah)_

Definition

feminine of a compound of G4642 and G2588; hard-heartedness, i.e., (specially), destitution of (spiritual) perception; hardness of heart.

• hardness of heart

See also

G2588, G4642

G4642

σκληρός (sklērós)

_(sklay-ros' | sklay-ROSE | sklay-ROSE)_

Definition

from the base of G4628; dry, i.e., hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe); fierce, hard.

• hard, harsh, rough, stiff
• of men: metaphorically harsh, stern, hard
• of things: violent, rough, offensive, intolerable

See also

G4628

G4643

σκληρότης (sklērótēs)

_(sklay-rot'-ace | sklay-ROH-tase | sklay-ROH-tase)_

Definition

from G4642; callousness, i.e., (figuratively) stubbornness; hardness.

• hardness
• obstinacy, stubbornness

See also

G4642

G4644

σκληροτράχηλος (sklērotráchēlos)

_(sklay-rot-rakh'-ay-los | sklay-roh-TRA-hay-lose | sklay-roh-TRA-hay-lose)_

Definition

from G4642 and G5137; hardnaped, i.e., (figuratively) obstinate; stiffnecked.

• stiffnecked
• stubborn, headstrong, obstinate

See also

G4642, G5137

G4645

σκληρύνω (sklērýnō)

_(sklay-roo'-no | sklay-ROO-noh | sklay-RYOO-noh)_

Definition

from G4642; to indurate, i.e., (figuratively) render stubborn; harden.

• to make hard, harden
• metaphorically
• to render obstinate, stubborn
• to be hardened
• to become obstinate or stubborn

See also

G4642

G4646

σκολιός (skoliós)

_(skol-ee-os' | skoh-lee-OSE | skoh-lee-OSE)_

Definition

from the base of G4628; warped, i.e., winding; figuratively, perverse; crooked, froward, untoward.

• crooked, curved
• metaphorically
• perverse, wicked
• unfair, surly, froward

See also

G4628

G4647

σκόλοψ (skólops)

_(skol'-ops | SKOH-lohps | SKOH-lohps)_

Definition

perhaps from the base of G4628 and G3700; withered at the front, i.e., a point or prickle (figuratively, a bodily annoyance or disability); thorn.

• a pointed piece of wood, a pale, a stake
• a sharp stake, splinter

See also

G3700, G4628

G4648

σκοπέω (skopéō)

_(skop-eh'-o | skoh-PEH-oh | skoh-PAY-oh)_

Definition

from G4649; to take aim at (spy), i.e., (figuratively) regard; consider, take heed, look at (on), mark.

• to look at, observe, contemplate
• to mark
• to fix one's eyes upon, direct one's attention to, any one
• to look to, take heed to thyself

Note

Compare G3700.

See also

G3700, G4649

G4649

σκοπός (skopós)

_(skop-os' | skoh-POSE | skoh-POSE)_

Definition

from σκέπτομαι (to peer about ("skeptic"); perhaps akin to G4626 through the idea of concealment; compare G4629); a watch (sentry or scout), i.e., (by implication) a goal; mark.

• an observer, a watchman
• the distant mark looked at, the goal or end one has in view

See also

G4626, G4629

G4650

σκορπίζω (skorpízō)

_(skor-pid'-zo | skore-PEE-zoh | skore-PEE-zoh)_

Definition

apparently from the same as G4651 (through the idea of penetrating); to dissipate, i.e., (figuratively) put to flight, waste, be liberal; disperse abroad, scatter (abroad).

• to scatter
• of those who, routed or terror stricken or driven by some other impulses, fly in every direction
• to scatter abroad (what others may collect for themselves), or one dispensing blessings literally

See also

G4651

G4651

σκορπίος (skorpíos)

_(skor-pee'-os | skore-PEE-ose | skore-PEE-ose)_

Definition

probably from an obsolete σκέρπω (perhaps strengthened from the base of G4649 and meaning to pierce); a "scorpion" (from its sting); scorpion.

• a scorpion, the name of a little animal, somewhat resembling a lobster, which in warm regions lurk, especially in stone walls; it has a poisonous sting in its tail

See also

G4649

G4652

σκοτεινός (skoteinós)

_(skot-i-nos' | skoh-tee-NOSE | skoh-tee-NOSE)_

Definition

from G4655; opaque, i.e., (figuratively) benighted; dark, full of darkness.

• full of darkness, covered with darkness

See also

G4655

G4653

σκοτία (skotía)

_(skot-ee'-ah | skoh-TEE-ah | skoh-TEE-ah)_

Definition

from G4655; dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively); dark(-ness).

• darkness
• the darkness due to want of light
• metaphorically used of ignorance of divine things, and its associated wickedness, and the resultant misery in hell

See also

G4655

G4654

σκοτίζω (skotízō)

_(skot-id-zo | skoh-TEE-zoh | skoh-TEE-zoh)_

Definition

from G4655; to obscure (literally or figuratively); darken.

• to cover with darkness, to darken
• to be covered with darkness, be darkened
• of heavenly bodies as deprived of light
• metaphorically
• of the eyes
• of the understanding
• of the mind

See also

G4655

G4655

σκότος (skótos)

_(skot'-os | SKOH-tose | SKOH-tose)_

Definition

from the base of G4639; shadiness, i.e., obscurity (literally or figuratively); darkness.

• darkness
• of night darkness
• of darkened eyesight or blindness
• metaphorically
• of ignorance respecting divine things and human duties, and the accompanying ungodliness and immorality, together with their consequent misery in hell
• persons in whom darkness becomes visible and holds sway

See also

G4639

G4656

σκοτόω (skotóō)

_(skot-o'-o | skoh-TOH-oh | skoh-TOH-oh)_

Definition

from G4655; to obscure or blind (literally or figuratively); be full of darkness.

• to darken, cover with darkness
• metaphorically to darken or blind the mind

See also

G4655

G4657

σκύβαλον (skýbalon)

_(skoo'-bal-on | SKOO-va-lone | SKYOO-va-lone)_

Definition

neuter of a presumed derivative of G1519 and G2965 and G906; what is thrown to the dogs, i.e., refuse (ordure); dung.

• any refuse, as the excrement of animals, offscourings, rubbish, dregs
• of things worthless and detestable

See also

G906, G1519, G2965

G4658

Σκύθης (Skýthēs)

_(skoo'-thace | SKOO-thase | SKYOO-thase)_

Definition

rude, rough; probably of foreign origin; a Scythene or Scythian, i.e., (by implication) a savage; Scythian.

• a Scythian, an inhabitant of Scythia or modern day Russia
• by the more civilised nations of antiquity the Scythians were regarded as the wildest of barbarians

G4659

σκυθρωπός (skythrōpós)

_(skoo-thro-pos' | skoo-throh-POSE | skyoo-throh-POSE)_

Definition

from σκυθρός (sullen) and a derivative of G3700; angry-visaged, i.e., gloomy or affecting a mournful appearance; of a sad countenance.

• of a sad and gloomy countenance

See also

G3700

G4660

σκύλλω (skýllō)

_(skool'-lo | SKOOL-loh | SKYOOL-loh)_

Definition

apparently a primary verb; to flay, i.e., (figuratively) to harass; trouble(self).

• to skin, flay
• to rend, mangle
• to vex, trouble, annoy
• to give one's self trouble, trouble one's self

G4661

σκῦλον (skŷlon)

_(skoo'-lon | SKOO-lone | SKYOO-lone)_

Definition

neuter from G4660; something stripped (as a hide), i.e., booty; spoil.

• a (beast's) skin stripped off, a pelt
• the weapons and valuables stripped off from an enemy, spoils

See also

G4660

G4662

σκωληκόβρωτος (skōlēkóbrōtos)

_(sko-lay-kob'-ro-tos | skoh-lay-KOH-vroh-tose | skoh-lay-KOH-vroh-tose)_

Definition

from G4663 and a derivative of G977; worm-eaten, i.e., diseased with maggots; eaten of worms.

• eaten of worms

See also

G977, G4663

G4663

σκώληξ (skṓlēx)

_(sko'-lakes | SKOH-layks | SKOH-layks)_

Definition

of uncertain derivation; a grub, maggot or earth-worm; worm.

• a worm, spec. that kind which preys upon dead bodies

G4664

σμαράγδινος (smarágdinos)

_(smar-ag'-dee-nos | sma-RA-gthee-nose | sma-RA-gthee-nose)_

Definition

from G4665; consisting of emerald; emerald.

• of emerald, made of emerald

See also

G4665

G4665

σμάραγδος (smáragdos)

_(smar'-ag-dos | SMA-ra-gthose | SMA-ra-gthose)_

Definition

of uncertain derivation; the emerald or green gem so called; emerald.

• a transparent precious stone noted especially for its light green color

G4666

σμύρνα (smýrna)

_(smoor'-nah | SMOOR-na | SMYOOR-na)_

Definition

apparently strengthened for G3464; myrrh; myrrh.

• myrrh, a bitter gum and costly perfume which exudes from a certain tree or shrub in Arabia and Ethiopia, or is obtained by incisions made in the bark: as an antiseptic it was used for embalming

See also

G3464

G4667

Σμύρνα (Smýrna)

_(smoor'-nah | SMOOR-na | SMYOOR-na)_

Definition

myrrh; the same as G4666; Smyrna, a place in Asia Minor; Smyrna.

• an Ionian city of Asia Minor, on the Aegean Sea, 40 miles (65 km) north of Ephesus

See also

G4666

G4668

Σμυρναῖος (Smyrnaîos)

_(smoor-nah'-yos | smoor-NEH-ose | smyoor-NAY-ose)_

Definition

from G4667; a Smyrnaean; in Smyrna.

• of or belonging to Smyrna, an inhabitant of Smyrna

See also

G4667

G4669

σμυρνίζω (smyrnízō)

_(smoor-nid'-zo | smoor-NEE-zoh | smyoor-NEE-zoh)_

Definition

from G4667; to tincture with myrrh, i.e., embitter (as a narcotic); mingle with myrrh.

• to be like myrrh
• to mix and so flavor with myrrh
• wine with myrrh: i.e., wine flavored with myrrh

Note

The ancients used to infuse myrrh into wine to give it a more agreeable fragrance and flavor.

See also

G4667

G4670

Σόδομα (Sódoma)

_(sod'-om-ah | SOH-thoh-ma | SOH-thoh-ma)_

Definition

burning; plural of Hebrew origin (H5467); Sodoma (i.e., Sedom), a place in Palestine; Sodom.

• a city destroyed by the Lord raining fire and brimstone on it
• metaphorically Jerusalem Revelation 11:8

See also

H5467

G4671

σοί (soí)

_(soy | soo | soo)_

Definition

dative case of G4771; to thee; thee, thine own, thou, thy.

• to you

See also

G4771

G4672

Σολομών (Solomṓn)

_(sol-om-one' | soh-loh-MONE | soh-loh-MONE)_

Definition

peaceful; of Hebrew origin (H8010); Solomon (i.e., Shelomoh), the son of David; Solomon.

• the son of David and was the wisest and richest king that ever lived

See also

H8010

G4673

σορός (sorós)

_(sor-os' | soh-ROSE | soh-ROSE)_

Definition

probably akin to the base of G4987; a funereal receptacle (urn, coffin), i.e., (by analogy) a bier; bier.

• an urn or receptacle for keeping the bones of the dead
• the funeral couch or bier on which the Jews carried their dead forth to burial

See also

G4987

G4674

σός (sós)

_(sos | sose | sose)_

Definition

from G4771; thine; thine (own), thy (friend).

• thy, thine

See also

G4771

G4675

σοῦ (soû)

_(soo | soo | soo)_

Definition

genitive case of G4771; of thee, thy; X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.

• thy, thee

See also

G4771

G4676

σουδάριον (soudárion)

_(soo-dar'-ee-on | soo-THA-ree-one | soo-THA-ree-one)_

Definition

of Latin origin; a sudarium (sweat-cloth), i.e., towel (for wiping the perspiration from the face, or binding the face of a corpse); handkerchief, napkin.

• a handkerchief
• a cloth for wiping perspiration from the face and for cleaning the nose and also used in swathing the head of a corpse

G4677

Σουσάννα (Sousánna)

_(soo-san'-nah | soo-SAHN-na | soo-SAHN-na)_

Definition

a lily; of Hebrew origin (H7799 feminine); lily; Susannah (i.e., Shoshannah), an Israelitess; Susanna.

• one of the women who ministered to Christ

See also

H7799

G4678

σοφία (sophía)

_(sof-ee'-ah | soh-FEE-ah | soh-FEE-ah)_

Definition

from G4680; wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual); wisdom.

• wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters
• the wisdom which belongs to men
• specifically the varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs
• the science and learning
• the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice
• the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision
• skill in the management of affairs
• devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth
• the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living
• supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God
• to Christ
• the wisdom of God as evinced in forming and executing counsels in the formation and government of the world and the scriptures

See also

G4680

G4679

σοφίζω (sophízō)

_(sof-id'-zo | soh-FEE-zoh | soh-FEE-zoh)_

Definition

from G4680; to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form "sophisms", i.e., continue plausible error; cunningly devised, make wise.

• to make wise, teach
• to become wise, to have understanding
• to invent, play the sophist
• to devise cleverly or cunningly

See also

G4680

G4680

σοφός (sophós)

_(sof-os' | soh-FOSE | soh-FOSE)_

Definition

akin to σαφής (clear); wise (in a most general application); wise.

• wise
• skilled, expert: of artificers
• wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned
• of the Greek philosophers and orators
• of Jewish theologians
• of Christian teachers
• forming the best plans and using the best means for their execution

Note

Compare G5429.

See also

G5429

G4681

Σπανία (Spanía)

_(span-ee'-ah | spa-NEE-ah | spa-NEE-ah)_

Definition

scarceness; probably of foreign origin; Spania, a region of Europe; Spain.

• the whole peninsula south of the Pyrenees

G4682

σπαράσσω (sparássō)

_(spar-as'-so | spa-RAHS-soh | spa-RAHS-soh)_

Definition

prolongation from σπαίρω (to grasp; apparently strengthened from G4685 through the idea of spasmodic contraction); to mangle, i.e., convluse with epilepsy; rend, tear.

• to convulse, tear

See also

G4685

G4683

σπαργανόω (sparganóō)

_(spar-gan-o'-o | spahr-ga-NOH-oh | spahr-ga-NOH-oh)_

Definition

from σπάργανον (a strip; from a derivative of the base of G4682 meaning to strap or wrap with strips); to wrap tightly in cloths (especially a new born baby); wrap in swaddling clothes.

• to swathe (an infant after the Middle Eastern custom), to wrap in swaddling clothes (especially an infant just born)

See also

G4682

G4684

σπαταλάω (spataláō)

_(spat-al-ah'-o | spa-ta-LA-oh | spa-ta-LA-oh)_

Definition

from σπατάλη (luxury); to be voluptuous; live in pleasure, be wanton.

• to live luxuriously, lead a voluptuous life, (give one's self to pleasure)

G4685

σπάω (spáō)

_(spah'-o | SPA-oh | SPA-oh)_

Definition

a primary verb; to draw; draw (out).

• to draw
• to draw (one's sword)

G4686

σπεῖρα (speîra)

_(spi'-rah | SPEE-ra | SPEE-ra)_

Definition

of immediate Latin origin, but ultimately a derivative of G138 in the sense of its cognate G1507; a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e., (figuratively) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort; also (by analogy) a squad of Levitical janitors); band.

• anything rolled into a circle or ball, anything wound, rolled up, folded together
• a military cohort
• the tenth part of legion
• about 600 men i.e., legionaries
• if auxiliaries either 500 or 1000
• a maniple, or the thirtieth part of a legion
• any band, company, or detachment, of soldiers

See also

G138, G1507

G4687

σπείρω (speírō)

_(spi'-ro | SPEE-roh | SPEE-roh)_

Definition

probably strengthened from G4685 (through the idea of extending); to scatter, i.e., sow (literally or figuratively); sow(-er), receive seed.

• to sow, scatter, seed
• metaphorically of proverbial sayings

See also

G4685

G4688

σπεκουλάτωρ (spekoulátōr)

_(spek-oo-lat'-ore | speh-koo-LA-tore | spay-koo-LA-tore)_

Definition

of Latin origin; a speculator, i.e., military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman); executioner.

• a spy, scout
• under the emperors an attendant and member of the body guard, employed as messengers, watchers, and executioners
• the name is transferred to an attendant of Herod Antipas that acted as executioner

G4689

σπένδω (spéndō)

_(spen'-do | SPEN-thoh | SPANE-thoh)_

Definition

apparently a primary verb; to pour out as a libation, i.e., (figuratively) to devote (one's life or blood, as a sacrifice) ("spend"); (be ready to) be offered.

• to pour out as a drink offering, make a libation
• in the New Testament to be offered as a libation
• figuratively used of one whose blood is poured out in a violent death for the cause of God

G4690

σπέρμα (spérma)

_(sper'-mah | SPER-ma | SPARE-ma)_

Definition

from G4687; something sown, i.e., seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting); issue, seed.

• from which a plant germinates
• the seed i.e., the grain or kernel which contains within itself the germ of the future plants
• of the grains or kernels sown
• metaphorically a seed i.e., a residue, or a few survivors reserved as the germ of a new race (just as seed is kept from the harvest for the sowing)
• the semen virile
• the product of this semen, seed, children, offspring, progeny
• family, race, posterity
• whatever possesses vital force or life giving power
• of divine energy of the Holy Spirit operating within the soul by which we are regenerated

See also

G4687

G4691

σπερμολόγος (spermológos)

_(sper-mol-og'-os | sper-moh-LOH-gose | spare-moh-LOH-gose)_

Definition

from G4690 and G3004; a seed-picker (as the crow), i.e., (figuratively) a sponger, loafer (specially, a gossip or trifler in talk); babbler.

• picking up seed
• of birds, especially of the crow or daw that picks up grain in fields
• metaphorically
• lounging about the market place and picking up a substance by whatever may chance to fall from the loads of merchandise
• hence, beggarly, abject, vile, (a parasite)
• getting a living by flattery and bufferoonery
• an empty talker, babbler

See also

G3004, G4690

G4692

σπεύδω (speúdō)

_(spyoo'-do | SPEV-thoh | SPAVE-thoh)_

Definition

probably strengthened from G4228; to "speed" ("study"), i.e., urge on (diligently or earnestly); by implication, to await eagerly; (make, with) haste unto.

• to haste, make haste
• to desire earnestly

See also

G4228

G4693

σπήλαιον (spḗlaion)

_(spay'-lah-yon | SPAY-leh-one | SPAY-lay-one)_

Definition

neuter of a presumed derivative of σπέος (a grotto); a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort; cave, den.

• a cave, den

G4694

σπιλάς (spilás)

_(spee-las' | spee-LAHS | spee-LAHS)_

Definition

of uncertain derivation; a ledge or reef of rock in the sea; spot (by confusion with G4696).

• a rock in the sea, ledge, reef
• metaphorically of men who by their conduct damage others morally, wreck them as it were

See also

G4696

G4695

σπιλόω (spilóō)

_(spee-lo'-o | spee-LOH-oh | spee-LOH-oh)_

Definition

from G4696; to stain or soil (literally or figuratively); defile, spot.

• to defile, spot

See also

G4696

G4696

σπίλος (spílos)

_(spee'-los | SPEE-lose | SPEE-lose)_

Definition

of uncertain derivation; a stain or blemish, i.e., (figuratively) defect, disgrace; spot.

• a spot
• a fault, moral blemish
• of base and gluttonous men

G4697

σπλαγχνίζομαι (splanchnízomai)

_(splangkh-nid'-zom-ahee | splahng-HNEE-zoh-meh | splahng-HNEE-zoh-may)_

Definition

middle voice from G4698; to have the bowels yearn, i.e., (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity; have (be moved with) compassion.

• to be moved as to one's bowels, hence to be moved with compassion, have compassion (for the bowels were thought to be the seat of love and pity)

See also

G4698

G4698

σπλάγχνον (splánchnon)

_(splangkh'-non | SPLAHNG-hnone | SPLAHNG-hnone)_

Definition

probably strengthened from σπλήν (the "spleen"); an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy; bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy.

• bowels, intestines, (the heart, lungs, liver, etc.)
• bowels
• the bowels were regarded as the seat of the more violent passions, such as anger and love; but by the Hebrews as the seat of the tenderer affections, especially kindness, benevolence, compassion; hence our heart (tender mercies, affections, etc.)
• a heart in which mercy resides

G4699

σπόγγος (spóngos)

_(spong'-gos | SPOHNG-gose | SPOHNG-gose)_

Definition

perhaps of foreign origin; a "sponge"; spunge.

• sponge

G4700

σποδός (spodós)

_(spod-os' | spoh-THOSE | spoh-THOSE)_

Definition

of uncertain derivation; ashes; ashes.

• ashes: placed on sackcloth as a token of grief