2053. erion

Lexicon

erion: Wool

Original Word: ἔριον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: erion
Pronunciation: eh'-ree-on
Phonetic Spelling: (er'-ee-on)
Definition: Wool
Meaning: wool.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wool.

Of obscure affinity; wool -- wool.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eiros (wool)
Definition
wool
NASB Translation
wool (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2053: ἔριον

ἔριον, ἐρίου, τό (diminutive of τό ἔρος or εἶρος), wool: Hebrews 9:19; Revelation 1:14. (From Homer down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a primary word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6785: צֶמֶר (tsemer) • This Hebrew word is used in the Old Testament to refer to wool. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of garments and offerings, and carries similar connotations of purity and value.

In summary, ἔριον is a Greek term that encapsulates the concept of wool, used in the New Testament to symbolize purity and divine holiness, particularly in the depiction of the glorified Christ. Its Hebrew counterpart, צֶמֶר, shares these associations, highlighting the continuity of biblical symbolism across both Testaments.

Usage: The term ἔριον is used in the New Testament to refer to wool, often in a metaphorical sense to describe purity or whiteness.

Context: The Greek word ἔριον appears in the New Testament, specifically in the context of describing the appearance of the glorified Christ. In Revelation 1:14, the Apostle John uses ἔριον to depict the hair of the Son of Man, stating, "The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire." This imagery draws on the purity and brightness associated with wool, emphasizing the divine and holy nature of Christ. The whiteness of wool serves as a symbol of purity and righteousness, often used in biblical literature to convey the idea of being cleansed or made pure.

The use of ἔριον in this context aligns with the broader biblical theme of purity and holiness. Wool, being a natural and unblemished material, is an apt metaphor for the sinless and perfect nature of Christ. The comparison to snow further enhances the imagery of purity and brilliance, underscoring the majesty and glory of the risen Lord.

Forms and Transliterations

έρια εριον έριον ἔριον εριου ερίου ἐρίου ερίων erion érion eriou eríou

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 9:19 N-GNS
GRK: ὕδατος καὶ ἐρίου κοκκίνου καὶ
NAS: and scarlet wool and hyssop,
KJV: and scarlet wool, and hyssop,
INT: water and wool scarlet and

Revelation 1:14 N-NNS
GRK: λευκαὶ ὡς ἔριον λευκόν ὡς
NAS: like white wool, like snow;
KJV: [were] white like wool, as white as
INT: white as if wool white as

Strong's Greek 2053
2 Occurrences

ἔριον — 1 Occ.
ἐρίου — 1 Occ.