2966. kólon
Strong's Lexicon
kólon: Limb, member, part

Original Word: κῶλον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: kólon
Pronunciation: KO-lon
Phonetic Spelling: (ko'-lon)
Definition: Limb, member, part
Meaning: a limb, member of a body; fig: a corpse, carcass.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root κολ- (kol-), which is related to the concept of a limb or segment.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κῶλον (kólon), the concept of body parts and their symbolic meanings can be found in various Hebrew terms such as יָד (yad - hand) and רֶגֶל (regel - foot), which are used metaphorically in the Old Testament.

Usage: In the context of the New Testament, κῶλον (kólon) is used to refer to a limb or a part of the body. It is often used metaphorically to describe members of a group or body, emphasizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of each part.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the body was often used as a metaphor for society or a group, with each part representing a different role or function. This concept was prevalent in philosophical and rhetorical discussions, where the harmony and proper functioning of each part were seen as essential for the well-being of the whole.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a limb (of the body)
NASB Translation
bodies (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2966: κῶλον

κῶλον, κωλου, τό; in Greek writings from Aeschylus down a member of the body, particularly the more external and prominent members, especially the feet; in the Sept. (Leviticus 26:30; Numbers 14:29, 32; 1 Samuel 17:46; Isaiah 66:24) for פֶּגֶר and פְּגָרִים, a dead body, carcase, inasmuch as the members of a corpse are loose and fall apart: so the plural in Hebrews 3:17 from Numbers 14:29, 32 (A. V. carcases).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a dead body, corpse

From the base of kolazo; a limb of the body (as if lopped) -- carcase.

see GREEK kolazo

Forms and Transliterations
κωλα κωλά κώλα κῶλα κωλύματι kola kôla kōla kō̂la
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Englishman's Concordance
Hebrews 3:17 N-NNP
GRK: ὧν τὰ κῶλα ἔπεσεν ἐν
NAS: whose bodies fell
KJV: whose carcases fell
INT: of whom the bodies fell in

Strong's Greek 2966
1 Occurrence


κῶλα — 1 Occ.

















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