Strong's Lexicon dromos: Course, race, path Original Word: δρόμος Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek verb "τρέχω" (trecho), meaning "to run." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "dromos," the concept of a life path or journey can be related to Hebrew words like "דֶּרֶךְ" (derek), meaning "way" or "path." Usage: In the New Testament, "dromos" is used metaphorically to describe the course or path of one's life or ministry, often likened to a race. It emphasizes the idea of a journey or mission that requires endurance and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, athletic competitions, particularly races, were highly esteemed and were a significant part of events like the Olympic Games. The metaphor of life as a race was familiar to the original audience, who understood the discipline, focus, and perseverance required to complete a race successfully. This imagery was effectively used by New Testament writers to convey spiritual truths about the Christian life and ministry. HELPS Word-studies 1408 drómos (related to edramon, "run" and 5143 /tréxō, "to race") – properly, a race-course (track), where foot-runners competed in the ancient Greek games. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dramein (to run) Definition a course, race NASB Translation course (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1408: δρόμοςδρόμος, δρόμου, ὁ (from ΔΡΑΜΩ (which see); cf. νόμος, τρόμος, and the like), a course (Homer and following); in the N. T. figuratively, the course of life or of office: πληροῦσθαι τόν δρόμον, Acts 13:25; τελειουν, Acts 20:24; τέλειν, 2 Timothy 4:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance course, raceFrom the alternate of trecho; a race, i.e. (figuratively) career -- course. see GREEK trecho Forms and Transliterations δρομον δρόμον δρόμος δρόμου δρόσον δρόσος δρόσου δρόσους δρόσω dromon drómonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 13:25 N-AMSGRK: Ἰωάννης τὸν δρόμον ἔλεγεν Τί NAS: was completing his course, he kept saying, KJV: fulfilled his course, he said, INT: John the course he said Whom Acts 20:24 N-AMS 2 Timothy 4:7 N-AMS |
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