122. aigeios

Lexicon

aigeios: Goat, goat-like

Original Word: αἴγειος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: aigeios
Pronunciation: ahee'-ghee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (ah'-ee-ghi-os)
Definition: Goat, goat-like
Meaning: of a goat.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

goat.

From aix (a goat); belonging to a goat -- goat.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from aix (a goat)
Definition
of a goat
NASB Translation
goatskins* (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 122: αἴγειος

αἴγειος (WH (γιος; see their Appendix, p. 154, and Iota), , (αἴξ, genitive (γός goat, male or female), of a goat (cf. καμήλειος, ἵππειος, ὕειος, προβάτειος, etc.): Hebrews 11:37. (From Homer down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from αἴξ (aix), meaning "goat."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5795 עֵז (ez): Refers to a goat, often used in the Old Testament to describe the animal itself or its products.
• H1423 גְּדִי (gedi): Refers to a young goat or kid, highlighting the significance of goats in sacrificial and agricultural contexts.

These Hebrew entries provide a broader understanding of the role goats played in biblical times, both in daily life and religious practices. The connection between the Greek and Hebrew terms illustrates the continuity of cultural practices from the Old Testament to the New Testament era.

Usage: The term αἴγειος is used in the New Testament to describe something that is related to or made from goats, specifically goat's hair.

Context: The Greek word αἴγειος appears in the New Testament context to describe materials or items associated with goats. In the ancient world, goats were common livestock, valued for their milk, meat, and hair. Goat's hair was particularly significant as it was used to make durable and weather-resistant fabrics. This material was often employed in the construction of tents, a practice well-documented in the nomadic cultures of the Near East.

In the New Testament, the term αἴγειος is notably used in the context of the Apostle Paul's trade. Acts 18:3 mentions that Paul was a tentmaker by trade, a profession that would have involved the use of goat's hair to create tents. This connection highlights the practical and economic aspects of goat's hair in the daily life of the time.

The use of αἴγειος in the New Testament underscores the cultural and economic importance of goats and their by-products in the ancient world. It reflects the resourcefulness of early Christian communities and their reliance on available materials for livelihood and sustenance.

Forms and Transliterations

αιγείας αιγείοις αἰγείοις αιγιοις αἰγίοις aigeiois aigeíois

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 11:37 Adj-DNP
GRK: μηλωταῖς ἐν αἰγείοις δέρμασιν ὑστερούμενοι
NAS: in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute,
KJV: and goatskins; being destitute,
INT: sheepskins in goats' skins being destitute

Strong's Greek 122
1 Occurrence

αἰγείοις — 1 Occ.