1146. daktulios

Lexicon

daktulios: Ring

Original Word: δακτύλιος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: daktulios
Pronunciation: dak-too'-lee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (dak-too'-lee-os)
Definition: Ring
Meaning: a finger-ring.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ring.

From daktulos; a finger-ring -- ring.

see GREEK daktulos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from daktulos
Definition
a ring
NASB Translation
ring (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1146: δακτύλιος

δακτύλιος, δακτυλίου, ὁ (from δάκτυλος, because decorating the fingers), a ring: Luke 15:22. (From Herodotus down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from δάκτυλος (dáktylos), meaning "finger."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 2885: טַבַּעַת (tabba'at) • A ring, signet ring.
• Strong's Hebrew 2368: חוֹתָם (chotam) • A seal, signet ring.

These Hebrew terms similarly denote rings used for sealing and as symbols of authority, paralleling the cultural and symbolic uses of δακτύλιος in the Greek context.

Usage: The term δακτύλιος is used in the New Testament to refer to a ring, often symbolizing authority, wealth, or status. It appears in contexts where a ring is given as a sign of honor or used as a personal adornment.

Context: The Greek word δακτύλιος appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight its cultural and symbolic significance. In the ancient world, rings were not merely decorative but often served as signets, bearing the owner's seal and used to authenticate documents. They were also indicators of social status and wealth.

In the New Testament, δακτύλιος is notably mentioned in the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:22), where the father orders his servants to put a ring on his returning son's finger. This act symbolizes the son's restoration to his family and reinstatement to a position of honor and authority. The ring serves as a powerful symbol of forgiveness and acceptance.

Rings in biblical times could be made of various materials, including gold, silver, or other precious metals, and were often adorned with gemstones. They were worn by both men and women and could signify different things depending on the context, such as marital status, authority, or wealth.

The use of rings as symbols of authority is also seen in the Old Testament, where signet rings were used by kings and officials to seal decrees and documents, ensuring their authenticity and authority.

Forms and Transliterations

δακτύλιοι δακτυλίοις δακτυλιον δακτύλιον δακτύλιόν δακτύλιος δακτυλίους δακτυλίω δακτυλίων daktulion daktylion daktýlion

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 15:22 N-AMS
GRK: καὶ δότε δακτύλιον εἰς τὴν
NAS: it on him, and put a ring on his hand
KJV: and put a ring on his
INT: and give a ring for the

Strong's Greek 1146
1 Occurrence

δακτύλιον — 1 Occ.