Strong's Lexicon kallielaios: Olive tree Original Word: καλλιέλαιος Word Origin: From καλός (kalos, meaning "good" or "beautiful") and ἐλαία (elaia, meaning "olive tree") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of the olive tree is זַיִת (zayit, Strong's Hebrew 2132), which also refers to the olive tree and its fruit. Usage: The term "kallielaios" refers to a cultivated or well-tended olive tree. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the people of God, particularly in the context of God's covenant relationship with Israel and the inclusion of Gentiles into this covenant. Cultural and Historical Background: Olive trees were a significant part of the agricultural and economic life in ancient Israel and the Mediterranean region. They symbolized peace, prosperity, and blessing. The olive tree's ability to thrive in rocky and arid conditions made it a powerful symbol of resilience and endurance. In biblical times, olive oil was used for anointing, lighting lamps, and as a staple in the diet, further emphasizing the tree's importance. 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 Originfrom the comp. of kalos and elaia Definition a cultivated olive (tree) NASB Translation cultivated olive tree (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2565: καλλιέλαιοςκαλλιέλαιος, 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a cultivated olive treeFrom 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 Forms and Transliterations καλλιελαιον καλλιέλαιον kallielaion kalliélaionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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