Lexicon laxeutos: Hewn, carved Original Word: λαξευτός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hewn in stone. From a compound of las (a stone) and the base of xeros (in its original sense of scraping); rock-quarried -- hewn in stone. see GREEK xeros NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a comp. of laas (a stone) and xeó (to scrape) Definition hewn (in stone) NASB Translation cut into the rock (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2991: λαξευτόςλαξευτός, λαξευτη, λαξευτον (from λαξεύω, and this from λᾶς a stone, and ξέω to polish, hew), cut out of stone: μνῆμα, Luke 23:53, and thence in Evang. Nicod. c. 11 at the end; (once in the Sept., Deuteronomy 4:49; Aq. in Numbers 21:20; Numbers 23:14; Deuteronomy 34:1; (Joshua 13:20); nowhere in Greek authors). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λαξεύω (laxeúō), meaning "to hew" or "to cut."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of hewn or carved stone in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by terms such as גָּזִית (gazith, Strong's Hebrew 1496), which refers to cut or dressed stone. Another related term is חָצַב (chatsab, Strong's Hebrew 2672), meaning to hew or cut, often used in the context of quarrying stone for construction purposes. These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the craftsmanship and intentionality involved in working with stone, paralleling the Greek concept of λαξευτός. Usage: The term λαξευτός is used in the context of describing objects or structures that have been crafted or shaped from stone, often implying a sense of permanence or durability due to the nature of the material. Context: The Greek term λαξευτός appears in the New Testament to describe objects that have been hewn or carved from stone. This term is often associated with the construction of significant structures or monuments, reflecting the skill and labor involved in shaping stone. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, stone was a primary building material, valued for its strength and longevity. The use of λαξευτός underscores the human effort in creating lasting edifices, often with religious or commemorative significance. Forms and Transliterations ελάξευσα ελάξευσε λάξευσον λαξεύσωμεν λαξευτήν λαξευτω λαξευτώ λαξευτῷ λελαξευμέναι λελαξευμένον λελαξευμένου laxeuto laxeutō laxeutôi laxeutō̂iLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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