Strong's Lexicon thuris: Window Original Word: θυρίς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word θύρα (thyra), meaning "door" or "gate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used for "window" is חַלּוֹן (chalown), Strong's Hebrew #2474, which appears in various Old Testament passages such as Genesis 8:6 and 2 Kings 9:30. Usage: The term "thuris" refers to a window or an opening in a wall, typically used for ventilation or light. In the New Testament, it is used in a literal sense to describe an architectural feature of a building. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman architecture, windows were often small and placed high on walls to provide light and air while maintaining security and privacy. They were typically covered with lattice or shutters rather than glass, which was rare and expensive. Windows played a significant role in the daily life of ancient households, serving as a means to observe the outside world while remaining inside. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindim. from thura Definition a window NASB Translation window (1), window sill (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2376: θυρίςθυρίς, θυρίδος, ἡ (diminutive of θύρα, properly, a little door; Plato, Dio Cassius), a window: Acts 20:9; 2 Corinthians 11:33. (Aristophanes, Theophrastus, Diodorus, Josephus, Plutarch, others; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance window. From thura; an aperture, i.e. Window -- window. see GREEK thura Forms and Transliterations θυρίδα θυρίδας θυρίδες θυρίδι θυριδος θυρίδος θυρίδων θυρίσι θύρωμα θυρώμασι θυρώματα θυρώματι θυρώματος θυρωμάτων thuridos thyridos thyrídosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 20:9 N-GFSGRK: ἐπὶ τῆς θυρίδος καταφερόμενος ὕπνῳ NAS: sitting on the window sill, sinking KJV: in a window a certain INT: by the window overpowered by sleep 2 Corinthians 11:33 N-GFS |
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