2574. kamélos

Lexicon

kamélos: Camel

Original Word: κάμηλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kamélos
Pronunciation: kah-MAY-los
Phonetic Spelling: (kam'-ay-los)
Definition: Camel
Meaning: a camel or dromedary.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

camel.

Of Hebrew origin (gamal); a "camel" -- camel.

see HEBREW gamal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin gamal
Definition
camel
NASB Translation
camel (4), camel's (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2574: κάμηλος

κάμηλος, καμήλου, ὁ, ὁ, Hebrew גָּמָל (from Herodotus down), a camel (BB. DD. under the word; Tristram, Nat. Hist. etc., p. 58ff): Matthew 3:4; Mark 1:6; in proverbs, Matthew 19:24; Mark 10:25; Luke 18:25, (meaning, 'something almost or altogether impossible' (cf. Farrar in The Expositor for 1876 i., p. 369ff; especially Wetzstein in the Sitzungsberichte d. Akad. d. Wissensch. zu München, 1873, pp. 581-596)); Matthew 23:24 (of one who is careful not to sin in trivial matters, but pays no heed to the more important matters).

STRONGS NT 2574: κάμιλοςκάμιλος, καμιλου, ὁ, a cable; the reading of certain manuscripts in Matthew 19:24 and Luke 18:25 (see Tdf.s notes). The word is found only in Suidas (1967 c.) and the Schol. on Aristophanes reap. (1030): "κάμιλος τό παχύ σχοινίον διά τοῦ ἰ." Cf. Passow (or Liddell and Scott), under the word; (WH's Appendix, p. 151b).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a Semitic origin, akin to the Hebrew word גָּמָל (gamal).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • גָּמָל (gamal) • Strong's Hebrew 1581: Refers to a camel, used in various Old Testament passages to describe the animal and its role in the lives of the patriarchs and ancient Israelites.

Usage: The term κάμηλος is used in the New Testament to describe the animal known for its ability to carry heavy loads and traverse long distances in arid environments. It is often used metaphorically to illustrate teachings of Jesus.

Context: The word κάμηλος appears in several passages in the New Testament, often in the context of Jesus' teachings. One of the most notable references is found in Matthew 19:24, where Jesus states, "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." This metaphor highlights the difficulty of entering the kingdom of God for those who are attached to their wealth, emphasizing the need for humility and reliance on God rather than material possessions.

Another significant mention is in Matthew 23:24, where Jesus criticizes the Pharisees, saying, "You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel." Here, the camel is used to illustrate the hypocrisy of focusing on minor details while neglecting more important matters of justice, mercy, and faithfulness.

The camel, as an animal, was well-known in the ancient Near East for its endurance and ability to survive in harsh desert conditions. It was a valuable asset for trade and travel, symbolizing wealth and status. In biblical times, camels were often associated with caravans and long journeys, making them a fitting symbol in Jesus' teachings about spiritual journeys and the challenges of discipleship.

Forms and Transliterations

καμηλοι κάμηλοι καμηλοίς καμήλοις καμηλον κάμηλον καμηλου καμήλου καμήλους καμήλων καμιναίας kamelon kamēlon kámelon kámēlon kamelou kamēlou kamḗlou

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 3:4 N-GMS
GRK: ἀπὸ τριχῶν καμήλου καὶ ζώνην
NAS: a garment of camel's hair
KJV: raiment of camel's hair, and
INT: of hair of a camel and a belt

Matthew 19:24 N-AMS
GRK: εὐκοπώτερόν ἐστιν κάμηλον διὰ τρυπήματος
NAS: to you, it is easier for a camel to go through
KJV: It is easier for a camel to go through
INT: easier [it] is a camel through [the] eye

Matthew 23:24 N-AMS
GRK: τὴν δὲ κάμηλον καταπίνοντες
NAS: out a gnat and swallow a camel!
KJV: and swallow a camel.
INT: and [the] camel swallow

Mark 1:6 N-GMS
GRK: ἐνδεδυμένος τρίχας καμήλου καὶ ζώνην
NAS: was clothed with camel's hair
KJV: was clothed with camel's hair, and
INT: clothed in hair of a camel and a belt

Mark 10:25 N-AMS
GRK: εὐκοπώτερόν ἐστιν κάμηλον διὰ τῆς
NAS: It is easier for a camel to go
KJV: It is easier for a camel to go through
INT: Easier it is [for] a camel through the

Luke 18:25 N-AMS
GRK: γάρ ἐστιν κάμηλον διὰ τρήματος
NAS: For it is easier for a camel to go
KJV: it is easier for a camel to go through
INT: indeed it is a camel through an eye

Strong's Greek 2574
6 Occurrences

κάμηλον — 4 Occ.
καμήλου — 2 Occ.