Berean Strong's Lexicon hélikia: Age, stature, maturity Original Word: ἡλικία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἥλιος (hēlios), meaning "sun," which metaphorically relates to the concept of maturity or age, as the sun marks the passage of time. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is עוֹל (olam), which can refer to age or eternity, though it does not directly correspond to "hélikia" in terms of physical stature. Usage: In the New Testament, "hélikia" primarily refers to age or the physical stature of a person. It can denote the period of life or maturity, often implying a stage of development or growth. The term is used to describe both the physical and metaphorical growth of individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, age and maturity were significant markers of social status and responsibility. The concept of "hélikia" was not only about the number of years lived but also about the maturity and wisdom expected at different life stages. In the Jewish context, reaching a certain age was associated with specific religious and social duties, such as the age of accountability or eligibility for certain roles within the community. HELPS Word-studies 2244 hēlikía (from hēlix, "full-aged") – properly, the end-stage of a full life-span (Mt 6:27; Jn 9:21,23; Heb 11:11, etc.). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hélix (of the same age, mature) Definition maturity, i.e. age NASB Translation age (2), life (2), life's span (1), stature (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2244: ἡλικίαἡλικία, ἡλικίας, ἡ (ἧλιξ mature, of full age, Homer, Odyssey 18, 373 (others of the same age; cf. Ebeling, Lex. Homer under the word; Papes Lexicon under the word)); from Homer down; 1. age, time of life; a. universally: Matthew 6:21; Luke 12:25 (in these passages, 'term or length of life'; but others refer them to 2 below; see Field, Otium Norv. Pars iii., p. 4; James Morison, Commentary on Matthew, the passage cited) cf. πῆχυς, and DeWette, Meyer, Bleek on Matthew, the passage cited; παρά καιρόν ἡλικίας, beyond the proper stage of life (A. V. past age), Hebrews 11:11 (2 Macc. 4:40; 4 Macc. 5:4). b. adult age, maturity: ἔχειν ἡλικίαν (A. V. to be of age), John 9:21, 23. c. suitable age for anything; with the genitive of the thing for which it is fit: τοῦ γάμου, Demosthenes; τοῦ ἤδη φρονεῖν, Plato, Eryx., p. 396 b.; metaphorically, of an attained state of mind fit for a thing: τοῦ πληρώματος τοῦ Χριστοῦ, the age in which we are fitted to receive the fullness (see πλήρωμα, 1) of Christ, Ephesians 4:13 (others refer this to 2; cf. Ellicott, in the place cited). 2. stature (Demosthenes, Plutarch, others): τῇ ἡλικία μικρός, Luke 19:3; προκόπτειν ἡλικία, i. e. in height and comeliness of stature (Bengel, justam proceritatem nactus est et decoram), Luke 2:52; cf. Meyer, Bleek, at the passage. From the same as helikos; maturity (in years or size) -- age, stature. see GREEK helikos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:27 N-AFSGRK: ἐπὶ τὴν ἡλικίαν αὐτοῦ πῆχυν NAS: add a [single] hour to his life? KJV: unto his stature? INT: to the life span of him hour Luke 2:52 N-DFS Luke 12:25 N-AFS Luke 19:3 N-DFS John 9:21 N-AFS John 9:23 N-AFS Ephesians 4:13 N-GFS Hebrews 11:11 N-GFS Strong's Greek 2244 |
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