2781. kérion
Berean Strong's Lexicon
kérion: Honeycomb

Original Word: κηρίον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: kérion
Pronunciation: kay-ree-on
Phonetic Spelling: (kay-ree'-on)
Definition: Honeycomb
Meaning: a honeycomb.

Word Origin: Diminutive form of κηρός (kēros), meaning "wax"

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1706 (דְּבַשׁ, devash) - Honey

- H5317 (נֹפֶת, nopheth) - Honeycomb

Usage: The term "kérion" refers to a honeycomb, the structure made by bees to store honey and house their larvae. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the literal honeycomb, emphasizing its sweetness and natural provision.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, honey was a valuable commodity, often used as a sweetener and in various medicinal applications. The honeycomb, as a source of honey, was a symbol of abundance and divine provision. In Jewish culture, honey was considered a delicacy and was often associated with the Promised Land, described as "a land flowing with milk and honey" (Exodus 3:8).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from kéros (wax)
Definition
honeycomb.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2781: κηρίον

κηρίον, κηρίου, τό (κηρός wax), from Hesiod and Herodotus down, honeycomb: κηρίον μελισσιον, a honeycomb (still containing the honey), Luke 24:42 R G Tr brackets (1 Samuel 14:27; Proverbs 16:24; Proverbs 24:13).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
honeycomb.

Diminutive from keos (wax); a cell for honey, i.e. (collectively) the comb -- (honey-)comb.

Forms and Transliterations
κηρία κηρίοις κηρίον κηρίου κηρός
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