Strong's Lexicon lithinos: Made of stone, stone Original Word: λίθινος Word Origin: Derived from λίθος (lithos), meaning "stone." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 68: אֶבֶן (eben) – stone - Strong's Hebrew 68a: אֲבָנִים (abanim) – stones Usage: The Greek adjective "λίθινος" (lithinos) is used to describe objects that are made of stone. It emphasizes the material composition, often highlighting the durability, permanence, or ceremonial significance of the object. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, stone was a common material used for construction, tools, and ceremonial objects due to its durability and availability. Stone objects often symbolized strength and permanence. In the context of the Bible, stone is frequently associated with the law, as seen in the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, and with memorials or altars, which were often constructed from stone to commemorate significant events or covenants. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lithos Definition of stone NASB Translation stone (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3035: λίθινοςλίθινος, λιθινη, λιθινον (λίθος); from Pindar down; of stone: John 2:6; 2 Corinthians 3:3; Revelation 9:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of stone. From lithos; stony, i.e. Made of stone -- of stone. see GREEK lithos Forms and Transliterations λιθινα λίθινα λιθιναι λίθιναι λιθιναις λιθίναις λιθίνας λιθίνην λίθινοι λιθίνοις λιθίνους lithina líthina lithinai líthinai lithinais lithínaisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 2:6 Adj-NFPGRK: δὲ ἐκεῖ λίθιναι ὑδρίαι ἓξ NAS: Now there were six stone waterpots set KJV: waterpots of stone, after INT: moreover there of stone water pots six 2 Corinthians 3:3 Adj-DFP Revelation 9:20 Adj-ANP Strong's Greek 3035 |