Lexicon drakón: Dragon Original Word: δράκων Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dragon. Probably from an alternate form of derkomai (to look); a fabulous kind of serpent (perhaps as supposed to fascinate) -- dragon. HELPS Word-studies 1404 drákōn (from derkomai, "to see," the root of the English term, "dragon") – properly "seeing one," used of mythical dragons (huge serpents) seeing their prey from far away; (figuratively) Satan (Rev 12:7,9) exercising his subtle (indirect) impact on heathen governments (powers) – i.e. accomplishing his hellish agenda from "behind the scenes." [The ancient Greeks classified a "dragon" (1404 /drákōn) as a type of serpent. 1404 /drákōn ("a dragon") was believed to have incredible insight, able to spot prey in any hiding place.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an alt. form of derkomai (to look) Definition a dragon (a mythical monster) NASB Translation dragon (13). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1404: δράκωνδράκων, δράκοντος, ὁ (apparently from δέρκομαι, 2 aorist ἔδρακον; hence, δράκων, properly, equivalent to ὀξύ βλέπων (Etym. Magn. 286, 7; cf. Curtius, § 13)); the Sept. chiefly for תָּנִּין; a dragon, a great serpent, a fabulous animal (so as early as Homer, Iliad 2, 308f, etc.). From it, after Genesis 3:1ff, is derived the figurative description of the devil in Revelation 12:3-17; Revelation 13:2, 4, 11; Revelation 16:13; Revelation 20:2. (Cf. Baudissin, Studien zur semitisch. Religionsgesch. vol. i. (iv. 4), p. 281ff.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb δέρκομαι (dérkomai), meaning "to see" or "to watch," which reflects the creature's keen sight.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - תַּנִּין (tannîn) • Strong's Hebrew 8577: Often translated as "dragon" or "serpent," this term appears in various Old Testament passages, such as in the creation narrative (Genesis 1:21) and in descriptions of chaos monsters (Isaiah 27:1). Usage: The term δράκων is used in the New Testament to describe a formidable, often malevolent creature, symbolizing Satan or demonic forces. It appears primarily in apocalyptic literature, notably in the Book of Revelation. Context: The Greek word δράκων (drákōn) is a significant term in biblical literature, particularly within the apocalyptic context of the New Testament. In the ancient world, dragons were often depicted as large, serpentine creatures, embodying chaos and destruction. The imagery of the dragon is deeply rooted in various mythologies and is used in the Bible to convey spiritual truths and cosmic battles. Forms and Transliterations δράκα δράκας δρακί δρακοντα δράκοντα δράκοντες δρακοντι δράκοντι δρακοντος δράκοντος δρακόντων δρακός δρακων δρακών δράκων δράξ δραξί drakon drakōn drákon drákōn drakonta drákonta drakonti drákonti drakontos drákontosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 12:3 N-NMSGRK: καὶ ἰδοὺ δράκων μέγας πυρρός NAS: a great red dragon having seven KJV: a great red dragon, having seven INT: and behold a dragon great red Revelation 12:4 N-NMS Revelation 12:7 N-GMS Revelation 12:7 N-NMS Revelation 12:9 N-NMS Revelation 12:13 N-NMS Revelation 12:16 N-NMS Revelation 12:17 N-NMS Revelation 13:2 N-NMS Revelation 13:4 N-DMS Revelation 13:11 N-NMS Revelation 16:13 N-GMS Revelation 20:2 N-AMS Strong's Greek 1404 |
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