Strong's Lexicon borboros: Mire, Mud, Filth Original Word: βόρβορος Word Origin: Derived from a root word of uncertain origin. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 2916: טִיט (ṭîṭ) – mud, clay - Strong's Hebrew 2563: חֹמֶר (ḥōmer) – clay, mire Usage: The Greek word "borboros" refers to mud or mire, often used metaphorically to describe moral filth or corruption. It conveys a sense of uncleanness and degradation, both physically and spiritually. In the New Testament, it is used to illustrate the state of being mired in sin or returning to a sinful lifestyle after having known the truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "borboros" would have been understood as the muck or sludge found in streets or fields, especially after rain. It was associated with uncleanliness and was often used metaphorically in literature to describe moral or ethical corruption. In the Jewish context, cleanliness was a significant aspect of religious life, and being in a state of "borboros" would symbolize a departure from purity and holiness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition mud, filth NASB Translation mire (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1004: βόρβοροςβόρβορος, βορβόρου, ὁ, dung, mire: 2 Peter 2:22. (the Sept.; Aeschylus, Aristophanes, Plato, and following; ἐν βορβόρῳ κυλίεσθαι, of the vicious, Epictetus diss. 4, 11, 29.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mire, mudOf uncertain derivation; mud -- mire. Forms and Transliterations βόρβορος βορβορου βορβόρου βορβόρω borborou borbórouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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