◄ 1002. bolis ►
Lexicon
bolis: Dart, missile, javelin

Original Word: βολίς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: bolis
Pronunciation: bo-LEES
Phonetic Spelling: (bol-ece')
Definition: Dart, missile, javelin
Meaning: a dart, javelin

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dart.

From ballo; a missile, i.e. Javelin -- dart.

see GREEK ballo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from balló
Definition
a dart, javelin.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1002: βολίς

βολίς, βολιδος, ἡ (βάλλω), a missle, dart, javelin: Hebrews 12:20 Rec. from Exodus 19:13. (Nehemiah 4:17; Numbers 24:8; (Wis. 5:22; Habakkuk 3:11); Plutarch, Demetr. 3.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning "to throw" or "to cast."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for βολίς, similar concepts can be found in terms related to weapons and projectiles in the Old Testament. For example:
• Strong's Hebrew 2671 (חֵץ, chets): meaning "arrow."
• Strong's Hebrew 3591 (כִּידוֹן, kidon): meaning "javelin" or "spear."

These entries provide a linguistic and cultural bridge between the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures, offering a fuller picture of the ancient world's martial practices and their metaphorical applications in biblical texts.

Usage: The term βολίς is used in ancient Greek literature to describe a projectile weapon, such as a dart or javelin, typically used in warfare or hunting. It is not directly found in the New Testament text but is relevant in understanding the cultural and historical context of weaponry and warfare during biblical times.

Context: The Greek term βολίς, though not appearing in the New Testament, provides insight into the types of weaponry familiar to the ancient world, including the biblical era. The word is rooted in the action of throwing, which is central to its function as a missile or dart. In the broader context of Scripture, understanding terms like βολίς helps illuminate passages that discuss warfare, defense, and the metaphorical use of weapons in spiritual contexts.

For example, in Ephesians 6:16, the Apostle Paul speaks of the "shield of faith" with which believers can extinguish "all the flaming arrows of the evil one." While the specific term βολίς is not used, the concept of projectiles as instruments of attack is present. The imagery of darts or arrows as threats to be defended against is consistent with the understanding of βολίς as a thrown weapon.

The cultural backdrop of the New Testament includes Roman and Greek military practices, where javelins and darts were common. This understanding enriches the metaphorical language used by biblical authors to describe spiritual warfare and the protection afforded by faith and divine armor.

Forms and Transliterations
βολίδα βολίδας βολίδες βολίδι βολίς βολίσι βολίσιν βόλω βομβήσει βομβήσουσι εβόμβησαν
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