Strong's Lexicon erion: Wool Original Word: ἔριον Word Origin: Derived from a primary word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 6785: צֶמֶר (tsemer) – wool Usage: The Greek word "ἔριον" (erion) refers to wool, the soft, curly hair obtained from sheep and used in textile production. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe purity and whiteness, often in the context of divine or heavenly imagery. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, wool was a valuable commodity, essential for clothing and textiles. It was a symbol of wealth and prosperity, as well as purity and cleanliness. Wool was commonly used in the making of garments, and its production was a significant part of the economy in biblical regions. The imagery of wool in biblical texts often conveys ideas of purity, righteousness, and divine glory. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eiros (wool) Definition wool NASB Translation wool (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2053: ἔριονἔριον, ἐρίου, τό (diminutive of τό ἔρος or εἶρος), wool: Hebrews 9:19; Revelation 1:14. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wool. Of obscure affinity; wool -- wool. Forms and Transliterations έρια εριον έριον ἔριον εριου ερίου ἐρίου ερίων erion érion eriou eríouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 9:19 N-GNSGRK: 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 Strong's Greek 2053 |
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