2461. hippikos

Lexicon

hippikos: Equestrian, pertaining to horses

Original Word: ἱππικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: hippikos
Pronunciation: hip-pee-kos'
Phonetic Spelling: (hip-pee-kon')
Definition: Equestrian, pertaining to horses
Meaning: cavalry

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

horsemen, cavalry

Neuter of a derivative of hippos; the cavalry force -- horse(-men).

see GREEK hippos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hippos
Definition
cavalry
NASB Translation
horsemen (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2461: ἱππικός

ἱππικός, ἱππικη, ἱππικον, equestrian; τό ἱππικον, the horse(-men), cavalry: Revelation 9:16 (as Herodotus 7, 87; Xenophon, Plato, Polybius, others; more fully τό ἱππικον στράτευμα, Xenophon, Cyril 3, 3, 26; so τό πεζικον, the foot(-forces), infantry, Xenophon, Cyril 5, 3, 38).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἵππος (hippos), meaning "horse."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5483 סוּס (sus): horse
• H6571 פָּרָשׁ (parash): horseman, rider

These Hebrew terms are often used in the Old Testament to describe horses and their riders, providing a foundation for understanding the cultural significance of equestrian imagery in biblical texts.

Usage: The term ἱππικός is used in contexts related to horses or equestrian activities. It is not directly found in the New Testament text but is relevant in understanding cultural and historical references to horses in the ancient world.

Context: The Greek term ἱππικός, while not appearing in the New Testament, is significant in understanding the cultural and historical backdrop of the biblical world. Horses were symbols of power, strength, and military might in ancient times. They were often associated with chariots and warfare, as seen in various Old Testament passages. The use of horses was prevalent in the Roman Empire, which forms the backdrop of the New Testament era. Understanding terms like ἱππικός helps in comprehending the socio-political and military contexts of the time.

In the broader biblical narrative, horses are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, often in relation to kings and their armies. For instance, Solomon's wealth and military strength are described in terms of his stables and chariots (1 Kings 10:26). The imagery of horses is also used symbolically in prophetic literature, such as in the visions of Zechariah and Revelation, where horses represent various divine judgments and events.

The absence of ἱππικός in the New Testament text itself does not diminish its relevance. Instead, it highlights the continuity of certain cultural elements from the Old Testament into the New Testament period. The Roman cavalry and the use of horses in transportation and communication would have been a familiar sight to the early Christians, influencing their understanding of metaphors and imagery related to strength and swiftness.

Forms and Transliterations

ιππικου ἱππικοῦ ιππόδρομον ιπποδρόμου hippikou hippikoû ippikou

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 9:16 Adj-GNS
GRK: στρατευμάτων τοῦ ἱππικοῦ δὶς μυριάδες
NAS: of the armies of the horsemen was two
KJV: of the army of the horsemen [were] two hundred
INT: armies of the cavalry [was] twice ten thousand

Strong's Greek 2461
1 Occurrence

ἱππικοῦ — 1 Occ.