Lexicon échos: Sound, noise, report Original Word: ἦχος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fame, sound. Of uncertain affinity; a loud or confused noise ("echo"), i.e. Roar; figuratively, a rumor -- fame, sound. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina late form of a prim. word éché (noise, sound) Definition a noise, sound NASB Translation blast (1), noise (1), report (1), roaring (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2279: ἦχοςἦχος (cf. Latinecho,vox, German sprechen, etc.; Vanicek, p. 858), ἤχου, ὁ, and (Luke 21:25 G L T Tr WH) τό ἦχος, ἐχους (cf. Winers Grammar, 65 (64); (Buttmann, 23 (20)); Delitzsch on Hebrews 12:19, p. 638; (or ἤχους may come from ἤχῳ, ἤχους, see especially WH's Appendix, p. 158b; Meyer on Luke as below)); 1. a sound, noise: Acts 2:2; Hebrews 12:19; spoken of the roar of the sea's waves," Luke 21:25 G L T Tr WH. 2. rumor, report: περί τίνος, Luke 4:37. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent that often conveys a similar meaning of sound or noise is קוֹל (qol), Strong's Hebrew 6963. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe voices, sounds, or noises, whether human, divine, or natural, and often carries significant theological implications. Usage: In the New Testament, ἦχος is used to describe a sound or noise, often with a significant or notable quality. It appears in contexts where the sound is noteworthy or carries a particular meaning or message. Context: The Greek word ἦχος appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the importance or distinctiveness of a sound. In Luke 4:37, it is used to describe the "report" or "news" about Jesus that spread throughout the surrounding region: "And the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region." (BSB). This usage highlights the impact and reach of the message concerning Jesus' authority and miraculous works. Englishman's Concordance Luke 4:37 N-NMSGRK: Καὶ ἐξεπορεύετο ἦχος περὶ αὐτοῦ NAS: And the report about Him was spreading KJV: And the fame of him INT: And went out the report concerning him Luke 21:25 N-GNS Acts 2:2 N-NMS Hebrews 12:19 N-DMS Strong's Greek 2279 |