2565. kallielaios

Lexicon

kallielaios: Olive tree

Original Word: καλλιέλαιος
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kallielaios
Pronunciation: kal-lee-EL-ah-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (kal-le-el'-ah-yos)
Definition: Olive tree
Meaning: a cultivated olive tree.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a cultivated olive tree

From the base of kallion and elaia; a cultivated olive tree, i.e. A domesticated or improved one -- good olive tree.

see GREEK kallion

see GREEK elaia

HELPS Word-studies

2565 kalliélaios (from kallos, "desirable" and 1636 /elaía, "an olive tree") – a cultivated olive-tree – especially a healthy, properly cultivated olive tree. 2565 /kalliélaios ("a cultivated olive tree") is only used in Ro 11:24 where it refers to believing Israel (OT believers).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the comp. of kalos and elaia
Definition
a cultivated olive (tree)
NASB Translation
cultivated olive tree (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2565: καλλιέλαιος

καλλιέλαιος, καλλιελαιου, ἡ (from κάλλος and ἐλαία), the garden olive (A. V. good olive tree) (opposed to ἀγριέλαιος the wild olive): Romans 11:24. Aristotle, de plant. 1, 6, p. 820{b}, 40.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From καλός (kalos, meaning "beautiful" or "good") and ἐλαία (elaia, meaning "olive tree" or "olive").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 2132: זַיִת (zayith) – Olive tree, olive.
• Strong's Hebrew 3323: יִצְהָר (yitshar) – Fresh oil, anointing oil, often derived from olives.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term καλλιέλαιος, emphasizing its theological significance and its role in illustrating the inclusive nature of God's covenant with humanity.

Usage: The term καλλιέλαιος is used in the New Testament to illustrate the concept of being grafted into a cultivated olive tree, symbolizing inclusion into the blessings and promises of God.

Context: • The term καλλιέλαιος appears in the New Testament in the context of Paul's letter to the Romans. In Romans 11:24, Paul uses the imagery of an olive tree to explain the relationship between Israel and the Gentiles. He describes how Gentiles, like wild olive branches, have been grafted into the cultivated olive tree, representing the people of God. This metaphor highlights the grace and inclusion extended to the Gentiles, allowing them to partake in the spiritual blessings originally given to Israel.
• The cultivated olive tree symbolizes the richness and depth of God's covenantal promises. The process of grafting, a common agricultural practice, serves as a powerful illustration of unity and the transformative power of God's grace. The cultivated olive tree, therefore, represents the faithful remnant of Israel and the inclusion of Gentiles into this spiritual heritage.
• This imagery underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan and the importance of faith and obedience in maintaining one's place within the community of believers. The cultivated olive tree is a testament to God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises through Jesus Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

καλλιελαιον καλλιέλαιον kallielaion kalliélaion

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 11:24 N-AFS
GRK: ἐνεκεντρίσθης εἰς καλλιέλαιον πόσῳ μᾶλλον
NAS: to nature into a cultivated olive tree, how much
KJV: into a good olive tree: how much
INT: were grafted in to a cultivated olive tree how much more

Strong's Greek 2565
1 Occurrence

καλλιέλαιον — 1 Occ.