Lexicon elaion: Oil Original Word: ἔλαιον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oil. Neuter of the same as elaia; olive oil -- oil. see GREEK elaia HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1637 élaion – olive oil (from 1636 /elaía, "olive tree"); (figuratively) the indwelling (empowering) of the Holy Spirit. While all true believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, none can give their oil to someone else (see Mt 25:3-8)! Each person must seek (find) the Lord for themself. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom elaia Definition olive oil NASB Translation oil (10), olive oil (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1637: ἔλαιονἔλαιον, ἐλαίου, τό (from Homer down), the Sept. chiefly for שֶׁמֶן, also for יִצְהָר; olive-oil: used for feeding lamps, Matthew 25:3f, 8; for healing the sick, Mark 6:13; Luke 10:34; James 5:14; for anointing the head and body at feasts (Athen. 15, c. 11) (cf. under the word μύρον), Luke 7:46; Hebrews 1:9 (on which passage see ἀγαλλίασις); mentioned among articles of commerce, Luke 16:6; Revelation 6:6; Revelation 18:13. Cf. Winers RWB, under the word Oel; Furrer in Schenkel 4:354; Schnedermann, Die Biblical Symbolik des Oelbaumes u. d. Oeles, in the Zeitschr. f. d. luth. Theol. for 1874, p. 4ff; (B. D., under the word Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἐλαία (elaia), meaning "olive tree" or "olive."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8081 שֶׁמֶן (shemen): This Hebrew word is often translated as "oil" and is used in similar contexts as ἔλαιον, referring to olive oil used for anointing, offerings, and as a symbol of abundance and blessing. Usage: The term ἔλαιον is used in the New Testament to refer to olive oil, which held significant cultural and religious importance in biblical times. It appears in contexts related to anointing, healing, and as a metaphor for spiritual readiness and blessing. Context: • Cultural and Religious Significance: Olive oil was a staple in the ancient Mediterranean diet and a valuable commodity. It was used for cooking, as a base for perfumes, and in religious rituals. In the Jewish tradition, olive oil was used for anointing priests and kings, symbolizing consecration and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Forms and Transliterations ελαιον έλαιον έλαιόν ἔλαιον ελαιου ελαίου ἐλαίου ελαιω ελαιώ ελαίω ἐλαίῳ elaio elaiō elaíoi elaíōi elaion élaion elaiou elaíouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 25:3 N-ANSGRK: μεθ' ἑαυτῶν ἔλαιον NAS: they took no oil with them, KJV: and took no oil with them: INT: with themselves oil Matthew 25:4 N-ANS Matthew 25:8 N-GNS Mark 6:13 N-DNS Luke 7:46 N-DNS Luke 10:34 N-ANS Luke 16:6 N-GNS Hebrews 1:9 N-ANS James 5:14 N-DNS Revelation 6:6 N-ANS Revelation 18:13 N-ANS Strong's Greek 1637 |