2918. krinon
Strong's Lexicon
krinon: Lily

Original Word: κρίνον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: krinon
Pronunciation: KREE-non
Phonetic Spelling: (kree'-non)
Definition: Lily
Meaning: a lily growing wild, variously identified with the red anemone, the whole lily, the sword lily.

Word Origin: Derived from a primary word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "lily" is שׁוּשַׁן (shushan), Strong's Hebrew 7799, which appears in the Old Testament, particularly in the Song of Solomon and other poetic books.

Usage: The Greek word "κρίνον" refers to a lily, a type of flowering plant known for its beauty and purity. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to illustrate God's provision and care, as well as the transient nature of earthly beauty compared to the eternal.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, lilies were common in the fields of Israel and were admired for their beauty and splendor. They often symbolized purity and divine provision. The imagery of lilies would have been familiar to Jesus' audience, who lived in an agrarian society where such flowers were part of the natural landscape.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a lily
NASB Translation
lilies (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2918: κρίνον

κρίνον, κρίνου, τό, a lily: Matthew 6:28; Luke 12:27. (From Herodotus down.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lily.

Perhaps a prim word; a lily -- lily.

Forms and Transliterations
κρινα κρίνα κρίνοις κρίνον κρίνου krina krína
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 6:28 N-ANP
GRK: καταμάθετε τὰ κρίνα τοῦ ἀγροῦ
NAS: how the lilies of the field
KJV: Consider the lilies of the field,
INT: observe the lilies of the field

Luke 12:27 N-ANP
GRK: κατανοήσατε τὰ κρίνα πῶς αὐξάνει
NAS: Consider the lilies, how they grow:
KJV: Consider the lilies how they grow:
INT: Consider the lilies how they grow

Strong's Greek 2918
2 Occurrences


κρίνα — 2 Occ.















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